Sunday 8 January 2023 – BAPTISM OF THE LORD

+ From the Gospel according to Matthew (3, 13 – 17)

At that time, Jesus from Galilee came to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
However, John wanted to prevent him, saying: «It is I who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?». But Jesus answered him: «Leave it for now, because it is better that we fulfill all justice». So he let him.
As soon as he was baptized, Jesus came out of the water: and behold, the heavens were opened for him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And behold a voice from heaven saying: “This is my Son, my beloved: in him I am well pleased”.