Today the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord. The assigned readings are Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; and Mark 1:7-11. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 29 (Psalm 29:1-4, 3, 9-10).
The Gospel reading is as follows:
This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."
Reflections on these readings:
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Baptism of the Lord (January 11, 2015)
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflection: Baptism of the Lord (January 11, 2015)
Msgr. Charles Pope: Wading in the Troubled Water Saves You, Not Taking a Bridge Over It - A Homily for the Baptism of the Lord (10 JAN 15)
The Deacon's Bench: The "3 c's" of Baptism: A Homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (10 JAN 15)
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: The Baptism of the Lord and the Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacred Page: "He Will Baptize You With the Holy Spirit": Readings for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (8 JAN 15)
Word on Fire: Priest, Prophet, and King (Solemnities * Baptism of the Lord)
Dr. Scott Hahn: The Anointing (January 11th 2015 - The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord)
CWR Blog: The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Cosmic Blessing and Invitation to Divine Life (10 JAN 15)
Spirituality of the Readings: The Covenant (Baptism of the Lord)
The Word Embodied: Transformations of the Body (Baptism of the Lord)
Historical Cultural Context: Recognizing Jesus (Baptism of the Lord)
Thoughts from the Early Church: Ephrem (Baptism of the Lord)
Word to Life Radio Broadcast: Baptism of the Lord (9 JAN 15)
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