Last Sunday, we celebrated the final feast of Christmastide: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This feast remembers the day when Jesus was baptised by John in the River Jordan. Even though Jesus was without sin, He chose to be baptised to show us the way to live and to reveal that He is God’s beloved Son. When He came up from the water, the heavens opened, the Spirit of God came down like a dove, and a voice said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Mt 3:16-17).
This feast reminds us that baptism is a special gift from God. Just as the Spirit came upon Jesus, God’s Spirit is with us too, guiding and loving us every day. It is also a wonderful time to think about our own baptism, the promises made for us, and the joy of becoming part of God’s family.
Dear Jesus, thank You for showing us the way through Your baptism. Help us to follow You, to live with love, and to remember that Your Spirit is always with us. Amen.
May the joy and love of Jesus fill your hearts today and every day.
