Subject: Studies for the Baptism of the Lord - C - January 13, 2013
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The Baptism of the Lord - C - January 13, 2013 The Voice, the Water and the Spirit Baptism is the foundational sacrament. It begins our life with Christ. It defines us as followers of the Christ. But it is so much more. The baptism of Jesus is a paradigm for our baptism and our life as Christians. When we were baptized, the Father spoke to us as his children and we received his Spirit. Feast of the Epiphany - January 6, 2013 Daily Readings - Week after Epiphany MP3 PODCAST In this week's audio podcast, we discuss the question: why do we get baptized? The answer is found in THE baptismal event, the immersion of Jesus in the Jordan. FIRST READING Isaiah 42 presents us with the image of YHWH's servant, the beloved who would rule by opening the eyes of the blind and free those who lived in darkness. PSALM Psalm 29 praised God for his power, reflected in the forces of nature. His power is awe inspiring. SECOND READING In the book of Acts, Peter declared the Christ to the house of Cornelius, the pagan centurion. Peter stated that God shows no partiality. Even a member of the occupying military was worthy of salvation. GOSPEL Unlike the other Synoptic gospels, Luke presented the baptism of Jesus in the context of prayer. The act of immersion and the revelation of the Trinity occurred as Jesus communed with the Father. CHILDREN'S READINGS In the story for the first reading, Tommy wrote a job description for a service project. Isaiah wrote a job description for the coming Messiah, one who would serve all peoples. In the story for the gospel, Gwen struggled with a very difficult pitch, the slider. One day, she mastered the pitch at a critical softball game. She “got it.” Like Gwen, Jesus “got it” at his baptism. He understood his mission, to reveal the Father to others and give them the Spirit. CATECHISM LINK In this week's Catechism Link, we explore the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. FAMILY ACTIVITY Investigate the concepts of Spirit (breath and wind) with water with a “Breath Over the Water” contest. |
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Upcoming Studies January 6: Feast of the Epiphany Daily Reading: Week after Epiphany January 13: Baptism of the Lord Daily Readings: First Week in Ordinary Time January 20: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Readings: Second Week in Ordinary Time January 25: Conversion of St. Paul January 27: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Daily Readings: Third Week in Ordinary Time |
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