Today the Church in the United States celebrates the Baptism of the Lord. The assigned readings are Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 (or Isaiah 55:1-11); Acts 10:34-38; and Mark 1:7-11.
The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 29 (Psalm 29:1-4, 3, 9-10).
For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:
YouTube: Psalm 29: The Lord Will Bless His People With Peace
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:
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