Today the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord. Images of an adult Jesus standing in the river Jordan are described each year on this day, and parallels are usually drawn to the time when each of us was brought to the font, ourselves baptised into Him who gives us life.
This year though, it might be helpful to think also of the implications of baptism, for to do otherwise would be to confine the beauty of the sacrament to a few moments, and to risk missing out on the true richness of the actions and words that are echoed during that dialogue. In truth, the beauty of baptism only comes to light when it is seen against the backdrop of life in its fullness, and a true appreciation of Jesus' involvement in our lives only makes sense (to a certain extent) for those who live life, complete with its moments of celebration, and its trials.
Here then for your edification and hopefully for your spiritual enrichment is the text of this week's reflection on the Baptism of the Lord. As always, the podcast version is also available.
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