Year A Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12May the words of my mouth O God…  speak your truth… John the Baptist wears symbolic clothing and eats symbolic food…  both of which suggest people and processes in Israel’s past…  both of which explore the dynamics of repentance…  John’s clothing is reminiscent of Elijah’s…  in a story...