The Baptism of the Lord
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| Baptism of Christ, fresco by Giotto di Bondone, c. 1305 (Cappella Scrovegni, Padua, Italy). [PS-US] |
The people were filled with expectation,
and all were asking in their hearts
whether John might be the Christ.
John answered them all, saying,
"I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
After all the people had been baptized
and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him
in bodily form like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven,
"You are my beloved Son;
with you I am well pleased."
and all were asking in their hearts
whether John might be the Christ.
John answered them all, saying,
"I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
After all the people had been baptized
and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him
in bodily form like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven,
"You are my beloved Son;
with you I am well pleased."
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
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Can you please pray for people who are suffering from mental illness, their families, and the many children who are orphans because of drug addiction. I work with these populations, and it is just heart-breaking. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I'm covering your request with prayer. Each Monday, I gather with other prayerful people, and we pray for Children@Risk. They are always on my heart. So many are abused or trapped by addiction. Some are trafficked. So sad. I'll add the orphans of drug addiction to those we pray for tomorrow. Bless you for the work you do!
ReplyDeletePlease pray for my niece who is having issues with pain and anxiety. Doctors are trying to find the right meds and treatment.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in our prayers, Lynne, especially your niece.
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