January 18, 2026

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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus, The Son Of God (A) 64

Key Passage

[John said,] "I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel." (John 1:31)

Questions

Adults: We witness to Christ as John did, by living lives full of generosity, forgiveness, and mercy toward others. When do you find it most difficult to do this?

Children: Who has surprised you by doing something kind for you when you did not expect it?

Readings

First Reading • The Servant Of The Lord

Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 40:2+4, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Greeting To The Church

1 Corinthians 1:1-3 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • John's Testimony To Jesus

John 1:29-34 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)