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:
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: The Baptism of the Lord and the Sacrament of Confirmation
The Institute for Christian Formation: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Catholic Daily Reflections: The Baptism of the Lord (8 JAN 18)
ZENIT: Pope's Angelus of Sunday 7 January 2018: Full Text
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