The Role of Mary in Baptism – Apr 09 – Homily – Fr Matthias

 

Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Apr 09, 2024, where he underscores the crucial role of Baptism and living out its promises, particularly through Marian devotion, as the path to salvation.

Father emphasizes the significance of Baptism in achieving salvation, referencing the Gospel where Jesus converses with Nicodemus, highlighting that one must be "born of water and spirit" to enter the kingdom of God,  John 3:5 - "no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit" - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/3?5. He points out the necessity of Baptism for salvation, as reiterated by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, specifying that sacramental Baptism (water Baptism) is essential for those who can request it, while those unable to do so may achieve salvation through the Baptism of desire or, in rare cases, the Baptism of blood, as demonstrated by the holy innocents. However, Baptism alone is deemed necessary but insufficient for salvation without living according to Baptismal promises. Renewing these promises, particularly through consecration to Mary, embodies living the Christian faith fully. Father ties the significance of Marian devotion back to the Gospel, where Jesus entrusts John with Mary, symbolizing the fullness of grace and guidance towards keeping Baptismal promises and achieving salvation.

John 3:5 - born of water and Spirit for kingdom entry - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/3?5
CCC 1257 - Baptism essential for salvation, mandated by Christ, Church-focused - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1257.htm and video on Baptism's necessity here

Ave Maria!

Mass: Tuesday 2nd Week of Easter - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/040924.cfm
1st: act 4:32-37
Resp: psa 93:1-2, 5
Gsp: joh 3:7-15

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1784

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