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Jesus’ Baptism
“Why did Jesus, the sinless one sent from the Father in heaven, submit himself to John’s baptism? John preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:3). In this humble submission we see a foreshadowing of the “baptism” of Jesus bloody death upon the cross. Jesus’ baptism is the acceptance and the beginning of his mission as God’s suffering Servant (Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:1-12). He allowed himself to be numbered among sinners. Jesus submitted himself entirely to his Father’s will. Out of love he consented to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins. Do you know the joy of trust and submission to God?
God the Father proclaimed his entire delight in his Son and spoke audibly for all to hear. The Holy Spirit, too, was present as he anointed Jesus for his ministry which began that day as he rose from the waters of the Jordan river. Jesus will be the source of the Spirit for all who come to believe in him. At his baptism the heavens were opened and the waters were sanctified by the descent of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, signifying the beginning of a new creation.
How can we enter into the mystery of Jesus’ humble self-abasement and baptism? Gregory of Nazianzus, a seventh century church father tells us: “Let us be buried with Christ by baptism to rise with him; let us go down with him to be raised with him; and let us rise with him to be glorified with him." Do you want to see your life transformed by God's grace? And do you want to be an effective instrument of the gospel? Examine Jesus’ humility and ask the Holy Spirit to forge this same attitude in your heart. As you do, heaven will open for you as well and the Father will anoint you with his life-giving Spirit. The Lord is ever ready to renew us in his Holy Spirit and to anoint us for mission. We are called to be “light” and “salt” to those around us. The Lord wants his love and truth to shine through us that others may see the goodness and truth of God’s message of salvation. Ask the Lord to fill you with his Holy Spirit that you may radiate the joy of the gospel to those around you.
"Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and inflame my heart with the joy of the gospel. May I find joy in seeking to please you as you found joy in seeking to do the will of your Father."
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APRIL 1ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLESt. Hugh was born in 1052 in France. He grew up to be tall and handsome, gentle and courteous. Read More » APRIL 2ST. FRANCIS OF PAOLASt. Francis was born in the tiny village of Paola, Italy, around 1416. His parents were poor but humble.. Read More » APRIL 3ST. RICHARD OF CHICHESTERSt. Richard was born in England in 1197. He and his brother became orphans when Richard was very young. Read More » APRIL 4ST. ISIDORE OF SEVILLEThis saint was born in 556. Isidore's two older brothers, Leander and Fulgentius, became bishops and.. Read More » APRIL 5ST. VINCENT FERRERA most wonderful Christian hero was St. Vincent Ferrer. He was born in Valencia, Spain, in 1350. Read More » APRIL 6BLESSED NOTKERThis Benedictine monk had once been a sickly child. He had a very noticeable speech impediment all his life. Notker was determined not to let it.. Read More » APRIL 7ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLESt. John Baptist de la Salle was born in Rheims, France, on April 30, 1651. His parents were from the.. Read More » APRIL 8ST. JULIE BILLIARTMary Rose Julie Billiart was born in Belgium in 1751. Her uncle, the village school teacher, taught her to read and write. Read More » APRIL 9ST. WALDETRUDISWaldetrudis was born in Belgium in the seventh century. Her mother, her father and her sister have all been declared saints. Read More » APRIL 10BLESSED ANTHONY NEYROTAnthony was born in northern Italy in the fifteenth century. He joined the Dominican order in Florence, Italy. The prior at that time was another saint.. Read More » APRIL 11ST. STANISLAUSSt. Stanislaus was born near Cracow, Poland, in 1030. His parents had prayed for thirty years for a child. Read More » APRIL 12ST. JOSEPH MOSCATIHis brother's death made a deep impression on Joseph. He asked Jesus in the Eucharist and Mary for.. Read More » APRIL 13ST. MARTINSt. Martin was a priest of Rome who had a reputation for being well-educated and holy. He became pope in.. Read More » APRIL 14BLESSED LIDWINAThe name Lidwina means "suffering." Lidwina was from Holland. She was born in 1380 and died in 1433. Read More » APRIL 15BLESSED DAMIEN OF MOLOKAIJoseph "Jeff" de Veuster was born in 1840, the son of Belgian farmers. He and his brother, Pamphile, joined the congregation of the Sacred Hearts. Read More » APRIL 16ST. BENEDICT JOSEPH LABREThis French saint, born in 1748, led a most unusual life. He was the son of a store owner and was taught by his uncle, a priest. Read More » APRIL 17ST. STEPHEN HARDINGStephen was a young Englishman who lived in the twelfth century. He was a good student who liked to learn. Read More » APRIL 18BLESSED MARY OF THE INCARNATIONBarbara was born in France in 1566. She was married to Peter Acarie when she was seventeen. She and her husband loved their Catholic faith and.. Read More » APRIL 19BLESSED JAMES DUCKETTJames Duckett was an Englishman who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. As a young man he became an apprentice printer in London. Read More » APRIL 20ST. AGNES OF MONTEPULCIANOThis saint was born near the city of Monte pulciano, Italy, in 1268. When she was just nine years old, she begged her mother and father to let her live at the nearby convent. Read More » APRIL 21ST. ANSELMAnselm was born in northern Italy in 1033. From his home he could see the Alps mountains. Read More » APRIL 22ST. SOTER AND ST. CAIUSSt. Soter was pope long ago in the times of the Roman emperors. He was a real father to all Christians. Read More » APRIL 23ST. GEORGEPictures of St. George usually show him killing a dragon to rescue a beautiful lady. The dragon stands for.. Read More » APRIL 24ST. FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGENThis saint's name was Mark Rey. He was born in Germany in 1578. Mark went to the famous University of Freigburg to become a lawyer. Read More » APRIL 25ST. MARK THE EVANGELISTMark lived at the time of Jesus. Although he was not among the original twelve apostles, he was a relative of St. Barnabas, an apostle. Read More » APRIL 26ST. RADBERTUSThis saint lived in ninth-century France. No one knows who his parents were. They left their newborn infant on the doorstep of Notre-Dame convent. Read More » APRIL 27ST. ZITAZita is known as the patron saint of domestic workers. She was born in the village of Monte Sagrati.. Read More » APRIL 28ST. PETER CHANELSt. Peter Chanel was born near Belley, France, in 1803. From the time he was seven, he took care of.. Read More » APRIL 29ST. CATHERINE OF SIENABorn in 1347, this well-known saint is the patroness of Italy, her country. Catherine was the youngest in a family of twenty-five children. Read More » APRIL 30ST. PIUS VThis holy pope was born in Italy in 1504. He was baptized Anthony Ghislieri. He wanted to become a priest, but it seemed as though his dream would never come true. Read More » |
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"Jesus' Baptism"
Why did Jesus, the sinless one sent from the Father in heaven, submit himself to John's baptism? John preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:3). In this humble submission we see a foreshadowing of the "baptism" of Jesus bloody death upon the cross. Jesus' baptism is the acceptance and the beginning of his mission as God's suffering Servant (Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:1-12). He allowed himself to be numbered among sinners. Jesus submitted himself entirely to his Father's will. Out of love he consented to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins. Do you know the joy of trust and submission to God? Read More »