The Baptism of the Lord

Today the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord  The assigned readings are Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Acts 10:34-38; and Luke 3:15-16, 21-22.The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 29 (Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: The Baptism of the Lord: Psalm 29 - The Lord Will Bless His People [YEAR C]

The Gospel reading is as follows:

The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."

After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."

Reflections related to these readings:

Community in Mission: The Bountiful Blessings of Baptism - A Homily for the Baptism of the Lord (11 JAN 25)

Benedictine College: This Sunday, After the Baptism of the Lord, All Eyes Are On Us: 5 Sunday Mass Takeaways (9 JAN 25)

Word on Fire: Why Was Jesus Baptized? (Cycle C * Christmas Time * Baptism of the Lord) 

The Pilot: Echoes: Scott Hahn: The anointing (10 JAN 25)

The Pilot: Echoes: Father Joshua J. Whitfield: Scripture Reflection for Jan. 12, 2025, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (8 JAN 25)