Baptism of the Lord
Archived Homilies
Baptism of the Lord A by Rev. Richard Budgen
Baptism of the Lord, 2013 by Rev. Richard Budgen
Baptism of the Lord C, 2013 - Dcn. Bill O'Donnell
Baptism of the Lord A/C by Dcn. Jodi Moscona
Baptism of the Lord by Fr. Scott Hastings (.wav audio 1.5mb)
Key Phrases
Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased
He shall bring forth justice to the nations
The Lord wil bless His people with peace.
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
Possible Themes
Baptism
Holy Spirit
Justice
New Life
Redemption
Servant (Christ)
Study and Exigesis
Illustration
The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle of the fifth century. Sometime during the rite, St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king's foot. After the baptism was over, St. Patrick looked down at all the blood, realized what he had done, and begged the king's forgiveness. Why did you suffer this pain in silence, the Saint wanted to know. The king replied, "I thought it was part of the ritual." - Source Unknown.