Over the last month or so, we have heard the news of God’s most wonderful gift revealed to a larger and larger audience. First, Mary was told of the role she was asked to play as the mother of God. When Joseph was planning to divorce her, he was told of how Mary came to be pregnant. When the child was born, the angels proclaimed the good news to shepherds. Last week we heard of the epiphany the magi experienced. Now, as Jesus is baptized, God speaks from the heavens to reveal the Messiah as the Son of God.
Before Jesus began preaching, teaching, and healing throughout Galilee and Judea, he came to John to be baptized. The Spirit of God descended upon him and he received his vocation, his calling to be the Messiah. As Christians, baptized with the Holy Spirit, we are empowered also to carry on Jesus’ mission. Let us consider how God calls us to put our faith into action. In this new year, the Holy Spirit will be acting through unexpected people and guiding us in unexpected ways. May God be well pleased with us as he was his son.
Love, Peace, Joy
Fr. Bob
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