(Mk 1:7-11): In the course of his preaching John the Baptist said: «After me comes one who is more powerful than I am; I have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. As for me, I am not worthy to bend down and untie his sandals. At that time Jesus came from Nazareth, a town of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And the moment he came up out of the water, heaven opened before him and He saw the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. And these words were heard from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved, the One I have chosen’».
Today, the Church celebrates the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. That day, the world's waters were purified and were given the power to cleanse away sin.
Although the Baptism administered by John had only the implication of our conversion and acceptance of our sinfulness, Jesus, solidary with all men, decided to go through it too, as the Leader of a renewed Manhood.
Jesus will establish the new Baptism that will make us become children of God in Him and will reconcile us unto the Father: He will be the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
As for now, we are all invited to follow the Path of Christ to know his Truth and to live his very Life. We have been chosen, consecrated and sent out to collaborate in the apostolic mission.
We are also beloved and favorite sons, and the Father will be well pleased with each one of us.
Blessings to all of us!!!!
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