Baptism of the Lord: Called to Be Light

Come and pray with me: a simple but daring invitation to faith life.

The heart of Christian discipleship is a simple and loving invitation: “Come and see.” When John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and proclaimed, “Behold, the Lamb of God,” he was not giving a long explanation—he was inviting others to encounter Christ for themselves.

We naturally recommend good restaurants, doctors, or places that have enriched our lives. Yet at times, we hesitate to invite others to encounter Christ and to share in the life of our Church. This hesitation gently invites us to reflect on our own experience: How alive is our relationship with Christ? How meaningful has our parish community been for us?

Our invitation does not need to be complicated. Sometimes it is as simple as saying: Come and pray with me. Come to confession. Come and receive the Eucharist. These moments are not obligations, but encounters with the living Lord who heals, forgives, and nourishes us.

Witnessing to Christ is not about pressure or persuasion; it is about sharing what has given our lives meaning. May our faith be lived with sincerity and joy, so that through our words and our example, others may be drawn to come and see the Lamb of God at work among us.

In Christ,
Fr. Lijoy Jose, OFM Cap.
Pastor