On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - Asian Journal News

Lord’s Day Reflection: Living the grace of Baptism

As the Church commemorates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme “Anointing to overflow: Living the Grace of Baptism.” Read all

On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - Asian Journal News

This Sunday, We Celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord! As we gather to honor this special day, we’re reminded that the Baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of His ministry—a mission to bring hope, healing, and life to all people, especially the poor and the struggling. It’s a powerful moment that also invites us to reflect on our…

The Baptism of the Lord Highlights the Glorious Gift of Our Baptism

Józef Buchbinder (1839-1909), ‘The Baptism of the Lord’ Our own baptism gives us sanctifying grace, the grace to be holy and pleasing to God.

WDTPRS – Baptism of the Lord (Double Dipping)

On the SIXTH of January, Epiphany, we prayed liturgically with the three mysteries of the Lord’s life revealing Him as divine: the adoration of Jesus by the Magi, the changing water to wine at Cana, and His baptism by John in … Read More →

The First Step Toward the Cross: The Baptism of the Lord

At the Nativity, we celebrated Jesus’ birth in flesh and blood.  Today, we celebrate a second “birth”—His and ours. Gospel (Read Mt. 3:13-17) We know from the Gospel accounts that John the Baptist raised many Messianic expectations when he preached a baptism of repentance at the Jordan River.  Because of an Old Testament prophecy in the Book of Daniel, in which the angel Gabriel revealed a kind of “timetable” for the coming of the Messiah (see D…