The Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 13

 January 13, 2017

A voice whispers late in the night, “You are my beloved child, in you I am well pleased.” Words God spoke to his Son thousands of years ago. Words God continues to speak to each of us if we but have ears to hear.

With the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, the Christmas season formally comes to an end in the Roman Catholic Church. It ends as it begins, with words of promise. A son was born to us and now that son has reached full growth. Time to begin his ministry among us, but first he receives words of affirmation from his Father, words designed to support him throughout the trials of his life.

In our baptism we were claimed for Christ. We are his, God’s beloved children. As such we have a share in his mission. But God doesn’t send us out into the world unarmed. We are armed with God’s love; affirmed by God’s words spoken to each of us.

If only we have ears to hear!

Take a moment today and allow God’s word to speak to your heart.

“After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’”    Matthew 3:16-17

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