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Coloring Activity Baptism of Jesus - Three very nice coloring
pages to print out.
Links
to images of the Baptism of Jesus - Over 50 links to pages containing
paintings of great masters and contemporary artists who have explored
the theme of the Baptism of our Lord..
Prayerful Meditation on the First Decade
of the Rosary of Light - The first decade of the Rosary of Light
with Scripture and meditations. This is also available
in pdf format - easier to print.
www.word-sunday.com
has commentaries on the story of the Baptism of our Lord in Matthew
and Mark, one for adults and one for children. The latter uses stories
to explain the meaning of the texts. Good resources.
Here are a few brief excerpts
from various resources available on the Internet on the Baptism
of Jesus. You can read the rest of the articles by clicking
on the links provided.
"Note that Jesus does not contradict John when he says,
“I should be baptized by you!” In a very real way,
John was right. However, Jesus only says, “Give in for
now.” Jesus had a bigger plan in mind, and he was asking
John to co-operate by laying aside his own way of thinking
“for now.” Does God ever ask you to “give in”
on smaller issues?" - Exploring the Sunday and Holy Day
Readings - The Baptism of the Lord (Feast) from the William
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"The fact of Jesus' baptism has been a christological and theological
issue to be reckoned with almost since it happened. After all, why
would Jesus, who was sinless, participate in a rite for sinners?
Also, why would Jesus, the Messiah and clearly superior to John
the Baptist, submit to the authority of John?" - Feast of the
Baptism of The Lord. - Saint
Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Picayune, MSA (pdf format).
"So as to be available more to the graces of the readings and
the Eucharist, we might imagine Jesus standing knee-deep in the
Jordan River, clothes dripping and his face turned up towards the
sky. John the Baptist is ahead of Jesus standing on the bank and
he too seems to be listening to something up there." Daily
Reflections - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord by Larry Gillick,
S.J. -
"Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself to the baptism of St.
John, intended for sinners, in order to "fulfil all righteousness."
Jesus' gesture is a manifestation of his self-emptying. The Spirit
who had hovered over the waters of the first creation descended
then on the Christ as a prelude of the new creation, and the Father
revealed Jesus as his "beloved Son." - CCC
#1224, see also #1123-1225
and #535
536.
" Tennyson writes: "I am part of all that I have met.
. ." When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan he plunged into
our humanity. Jesus was a part of all that he met, experiencing
a powerful solidarity with all humankind. Jesus was not aloof, holding
himself immune to the ambiguities of life. John the Baptist objected
to the request that Jesus be baptized by him. But the Lord held
firm and the baptism was accomplished. Humanity has never been the
same." - Respond
to what the Lord is asking - Baptism leads to holiness, community
and service, giving and hope by Bishop Robert Morneau
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