January 12, 2025 – Baptism of the Lord

+ From the Gospel according to Luke (3:15-16, 21-22)

Now as the people were in expectation, and all were wondering in their hearts whether John might possibly be the Christ, John answered them all, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

Now while all the people were being baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

The Word of the Lord