Gospel: John 1:29-34
The next day, John saw Jesus coming toward 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!”

REFLECTION:
“To see is to believe” is often said by people who want proofs to confirm a fact or event.
John the Baptist perceives Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
His intimacy with God made him recognize Jesus as the “chosen one of God.”
As children of God we are called to an intimate relationship with the Lord.
Receiving the Lord at holy communion is an intimate moment with Him.
Personal and common prayers are means to deepen our intimacy with the Lord.
This intimacy is best expressed in good dealings with my neighbors,
especially with the needy and people I dislike.

Reference: http://www.claretianpublications.com/index.php/daily-gospel