Posted on by annalexThe readings on this page are from the Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. The New American Bible readings, which are used at Mass in the United States, are available in the Universalis apps, programs and downloads . Mystically, John represents the Law; for the Law preached Christ, and John came of the Law, preaching Christ out of the Law. The words there shew that the Law shall be completed to the very least matter. That he should be great, he ought to do and to teach the things which Christ now teaches.