Baptisms are joyous events. Family and friends gather and celebrate-new life, new blessings. Hopes and expectations are high for a bright future.

This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. The Holy Spirit descends on Him and the Father's voice reveals that Jesus is Lord. But, Jesus is also a teacher-we should listen to Him. He tells us that baptism is so important for us. Jesus tells us to go out to all the world to share Jesus’ teachings and to Baptize all nations.

John baptized Jesus, but the Holy Spirit baptizes us when we celebrate the sacrament of Baptism. That Spirit fills our souls, and we became temples of God, brothers and sisters in Christ, Children of our Heavenly Father. Jesus shares his victory with us, makes us a light for the nation, blesses us with His Peace.

The baptized have good reason to have high hopes for a bright future.

If we have children or adults in our families who are not baptized, let's help get them baptized as soon as possible.           

Fr. Mike Ronayne