As an illegal worker she was often subjected to different abuses. Sunday Reflections, 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C
St John the Baptist Preaching Rembrandt [ Web Gallery of Art ] Readings (Jerusalem Bible: Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan,) Readings (English Standard Version, Catholic Edition: England & Wales, India, Scotland) Readings (New American Bible: Philippines, USA) Gospel Luke 3:10-18 (English Standard Version, Anglicised) And the crowds asked John the Baptist, “What then shall we do?” And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.” As the people were filled with ...