Today as a Church, we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Over the last month, we have heard the news of God’s most wonderful gift revealed to a larger and larger audience. First Mary was told of the role she was asked to play as the mother of God. When Joseph was planning to divorce her, he was told of how Mary came to be pregnant. When the child was born, the angels proclaimed the good news to the shepherds. Last week we heard of the epiphany the magi experienced. Now, as Jesus is baptized, God speaks from the heavens to reveal the Messiah as the Son of God. Are we open to seeing the Holy Spirit acting through unexpected people or guiding us in unexpected ways?
With early bulletin deadlines the last couple weeks, I was unable to thank everyone who made our Christmas liturgies so beautiful. From Jim Szynwelski and his crew in decorating the Church to Patrick Portner and the choir, everything was beautiful.
Have a blessed week,
Fr. Matt
