Today,
we hear a reading describing those who question John the Baptist about the
baptism he is performing, then comparing it with baptism Jesus receives from
John, with the Holy Spirit coming down upon him like a dove. Baptisms are certainly very joyful occasions
in our faith. When families baptize a
small infant into the faith, when adults decide to be baptized after a long
period of searching and struggle, it is certainly cause to rejoice. And I have seen the Holy Spirit work wonders
through people in the waters of baptism, bringing forth a movement and
transformation in their lives. An inmate
from our prison ministry here in Yazoo City has been released now for about
half a year, and he has now made the decision to be baptized and his son is
being baptized with him. He has had a
very rough life, really struggling on his own for many years, and he realizes
that he needs God in his life if he is going to make it.
This
upcoming Monday, on January 9, we will celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord, bringing
the Christmas season to an end, and then ushering in ordinary time once again
in our liturgical year. As we continue
our journey of faith, as we move past our celebration of Christmas, may we ask
the Holy Spirit to continue his saving work in our lives.
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