Sunday 13 January

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 28 (29):1-4, 9-10; Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Mission

Jesus’ Baptism begins his public ministry. The appointed time has come. The Spirit shows his presence. The Father’s voice is heard. Jesus’ life is changed irrevocably. He assumes this new phase of his life and mission. Each of us has a mission to be discerned and embraced. There are times of grace when we take up our mission once again with renewed purpose and vigour and trust and enthusiasm.