The Baptism of the Lord
Reading I – Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 (21ABC)
Reading II – Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38
Gospel – Matthew 3:13-17
Baptism Of TheLord
God’s Beloved - Only one week has passed since we celebrated the feast of the Epiphany. No longer are we focused on the images of the child Jesus surrounded by his parents and the magi at the manger in Bethlehem. Today, it’s as if the Church has pushed the “fast forward” button in the life of Jesus. Today we celebrate his baptism in the Jordan. When the Lord Jesus rises from the waters of baptism, the heavens open and a voice announces, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). This event sets the stage for the unfolding of Jesus Christ’s life and work, which will become our focus for the rest of the year as we tune our ears to Saint Matthew’s Gospel. As we prepare ourselves for this work, let us be reminded that we, too, were counted among God’s beloved at the moment of our own baptism. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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