11 January – The Baptism of the Lord

Feast (end of the Christmas Season)

The voice from heaven thunders: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

The Spirit descends like a dove. The waters of the Jordan tremble as the sinless One steps in — not to be cleansed, but to cleanse the waters for us.

Jesus didn’t need baptism. We did. He submits to John’s baptism of repentance to fulfill all righteousness, to identify with sinners, to sanctify the waters that will make us sons and daughters in Him.

With this feast the Christmas season closes. The hidden Child revealed at Epiphany now stands revealed as the eternal Son. Ordinary Time begins tomorrow — but nothing is ordinary after this.

White vestments. Gloria returns. The heavens tear open one last time before Lent.

Today renew your own baptismal promises. Reject Satan. Believe in the Trinity. Live as a beloved child.

The Jordan turned back when the ark passed through. How much more when the true Ark — Mary’s Son — enters the river.

Lord Jesus, baptized and beloved — make us beloved too.

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