FaceTime with God: Are You Answering the Call?

This powerful reflection centers on John the Baptist's proclamation of Jesus as 'the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.' We journey through those transformative days at the Jordan River when John witnessed something so extraordinary he couldn't stop sharing it—the baptism of Jesus, the opening of heaven, and the divine affirmation from the Father. What makes this message so compelling is how it challenges our understanding of sacrifice and forgiveness. In ancient Israel, people brought their own lambs to the temple, paying for their sins through their own efforts and resources. But Jesus flips this entirely—He is the Lamb provided by God Himself, not one we offer up, but one who offers Himself for us. This isn't about our ability to atone; it's about God's radical grace reaching down to cover every sin—past, present, and future. The liturgical practice of repeating 'Lamb of God' three times takes on new meaning when we understand it addresses the sins that haunt us from yesterday, the failures we struggle with today, and even the mistakes we haven't yet made. This is the freedom we're invited into: not living in fear of our imperfections, but resting in the complete forgiveness Christ has already accomplished. When Jesus asks 'What are you seeking?' He invites us into the same journey He offered those first disciples—come and see what this new life looks like.