Baptism of the Lord
Reading I: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 II: Acts 10:34-38
Gospel
Matthew 3:13-17

13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
14 John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
15 But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness." Then he consented.
16 And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him;
17 and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."


Interesting Details
One Main Point

Jesus is revealed by His Father to be the Son who alone knows God's will. He is the "servant," "beloved," "chosen one" with whom God was "well pleased."


Reflections
  1. Reflect on God's will for you throughout your life.
  2. Recall an incident in your life when you felt deeply God's love for you.

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