Jan 13 2025 12 mins 1
The Baptism of the Lord
One of the most important moments in the life of a Christian is their baptism. Yet, for most people their baptism took place when they were weeks or months old with little to no personal recollection of the event. Gratefully, our parents knew better and acted on our behalf. Baptism can be seen strictly as a membership card to Church or rite of passage. Yet, baptism is more so the beginning of our new life in Christ.
Baptism marks the beginning of the journey for the rest of our lives, our on-going responsiveness to the Gospel, which aligns with our sole identity as God's beloved sons and daughters. If baptism is only the start, don’t we risk becoming deaf to the Gospel?
Scripture Readings for January 12, 2024
Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Psalm 104:1-4, 24-25, 27-30
Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
