Baptism, More than Washing Sin – Jan 08 – Homily – Fr Matthias

 

Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jan 08, 2024, on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, emphasizing the significance of Baptism not merely as a washing from sin but more fundamentally as an incorporation into Christ. He elaborates on the Franciscan thesis of Jesus and Mary's predestination by God's decree, highlighting that our Baptism is meant for our perfect conformity and configuration to Christ, Son of God and Son of Mary. This sacrament goes beyond the aspect of washing from sin and underlines our predestined purpose to become children of God and Mary through Christ.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Baptism of the Lord - Feast - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptism_of_the_Lord
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/010824.cfm
1st: isa 42:1-4, 6-7
Resp: psa 29:1-4, 3, 9-10
Gsp: mar 1:7-11

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1309

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