Good morning good people, may the Lord give you peace and blessings in the Holy Spirit. It is 11th January 2026. We celebrate the solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord. We reflect today on Isaiah 42:1–4, 6–7; Acts 10:34–38; and Matthew 3:13–17—the living waters where heaven opens and God speaks.
Do you remember your baptism date, or the name of the priest who baptized you? It may feel like ancient history, but baptism is not a forgotten memory; it is our daily identity.
At the Jordan, the Father proclaims His pleasure in the Son. God is pleased when faith grows into mature living. To be truly adult is not about age, position, or titles, but about integral maturity—heart, conscience, faith, and action moving together. As Scripture reminds us, “God desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim 2:4). Baptism opens this path and grants us the dignity of becoming servants of the Lord among His people.
The mystery of the Incarnation finds its crown in mission. Jesus did not remain forever in the manger, admired, and adored. He grew, walked the dusty roads, healed, forgave, challenged, and served. Likewise, baptism does not call us to spiritual comfort but to courageous witness. To be mature in faith is to be missionary—living testimony to the values of God’s Kingdom.
The Baptism of the Lord is a Christophany: we encounter Jesus as Messiah, Saviour, and merciful Lord who steps into our broken waters to lift us up. We are baptized not merely to be saved, but to serve—all people, by every honest means, whatever the cost.
Let us move beyond ignorance, immaturity, and childish ways. What matters is not being noticed by the world but being recognized by God. In baptism, we are assured that we are deeply loved—and therefore responsible to love others with reverence and respect. No mission survives without love.
We are the living banners of God’s love in the world. United with Christ in baptism, may we continue to let His face shine on earth through humility, compassion, mercy, and concrete acts of love. May God bless you and have a blessed weekend.