Baptism of Christ. 1st Sunday of Epiphany. Isaiah 42.1-9; Acts 10.34-43; Matthew 3.13-end. Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit: ...

Jan. 9, The Baptism of the Lord: Today we are reminded of the implications of our own baptism as a sacrament that orients us toward mission and service to others following the model of Jesus.

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With today’s feast of the Baptism of the Lord we bring the Christmas season to a close. Many of us may ask, “Why does Jesus have to be baptized?” ...

This baptism is meant for the entire world, as Peter proclaims in the second reading, “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly ...

For more commentary on this week's readings, see the Reflections on the Lectionary page. For full-text access to all articles, subscribe to the Century. ... Jesus’ baptism is the inauguration of his ...

The SBC, which considers baptism a key marker of Christian faith and also denominational vitality, tallied 314,959 baptisms in 2012 -- a low not seen since 1948.