Gospel
text (John 1,29-34): John
saw Jesus coming towards him and said, «There is the Lamb of God, who takes
away the sin of the world. It is he of whom I said: ‘A man comes after me who
is already ahead of me, for he was before me’. I myself did not know him, but I
came baptizing to prepare for him, so that he might be revealed in Israel». And
John also gave this testimony, «I saw the Spirit coming down on him like a dove
from heaven and resting on him. I myself did not know him but God who sent me
to baptize told me: ‘You will see the Spirit coming down and resting on the one
who baptizes with the Holy Spirit’. Yes, I have seen! and I declare that this
is the Chosen One of God».
