YOU ARE MY BELOVED
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas season to a close and opens a new chapter in the life and mission of Jesus. As He steps into the waters of the Jordan, the hidden years of Nazareth give way to the public revelation of the Son of God. The heavens are opened, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father’s voice proclaims, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” This moment reveals the tenderness of the Father’s love and the beginning of the Son’s saving mission — a mission of mercy, healing, and new life for all humanity.
For us, this feast is a moment to remember our own baptism, the day we too were named as God’s beloved children. Through water and the Spirit, we were reborn into Christ’s life and anointed to share His mission in our families, communities, and the world. To be baptized is to live in the certainty of being loved — to let that love shape our choices, guide our service, and fill our hearts with peace and hope.
As we celebrate this beautiful feast, Smart Liturgy joyfully shares the prepared liturgical materials to help every community enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s baptism. May this celebration renew our awareness that we are God’s beloved — called, chosen, and sent to bring His light and love into the world.
Liturgical Resources for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord -
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