Scripture Reading
Matthew 3:16-17
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
Reflection
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord closes the Christmas season with a remarkable scene: the whole Trinity present at the Jordan. The Father speaks, the Spirit descends, the Son stands dripping in the water. The voice declares not achievement but identity: "my Son, whom I love." Before a single miracle, before a single sermon, Jesus is beloved. And so are you: beloved before you perform, before you prove anything.
Prayer for Today
Loving God, during this holy season of Christmas we ask for your blessing on our all families.
Let Mary's openness to your wondrous ways be an inspiration to place all trust in you.
Let Joseph's courage provide hope during times of anxiety and uncertainty.
Let Jesus' life ignite all families with a spirit of light and love. May the grace that encircled the Holy Family widen to embrace all families. Amen.
Let Mary's openness to your wondrous ways be an inspiration to place all trust in you.
Let Joseph's courage provide hope during times of anxiety and uncertainty.
Let Jesus' life ignite all families with a spirit of light and love. May the grace that encircled the Holy Family widen to embrace all families. Amen.
Amen.