January 13th The baptism of the Lord
Jesus, You were baptised in the river Jordon by John the Baptist,
to show us all the value and need for baptism.
This sacrament truly makes us all sons and daughters of God.
What an amazing gift we receive.
Who can't truly understand Your love for us, that even though we
are naturally prone to sin, we are called to come above our human
condition and be Your brothers and sisters.
Help us to realize that Your love also calls us to live our baptismal
promises, to reject satan, and all evil spirits.
Help us to help.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
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"The skies opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Him." -Luke 3:21-22
The first action of Jesus after His baptism was: "He saw" (Mk 1:10). When Jesus was baptized in
the Jordan River by John, "immediately on coming up out of the water He saw" the sky split and
the Spirit descend on Him (Mk 1:10). Before Cornelius and his household received the Holy
Spirit, Peter began preaching to them in "these words; 'I begin to see' " (Acts 10:34). It is
prophesied that the Messiah upon Whom God's Spirit rests will "open the eyes of the blind"
(Is 42:7).
Today's celebration of the baptism of Jesus is associated with seeing God, others, and ourselves
in a new way. After receiving the graces of this last day in the Christmas season, we will "no
longer know Him by" our old standards (2 Cor 5:16). We will see God not as a force or a thing or
even as only a person; we will see Him as our own Father Who loves us (and even likes us)
(Mk 1:11). This will transform the way we see ourselves. We will truly believe we are chosen,
beloved, royal, priestly, and holy (see 1 Pt 2:9). Then we will see other people as God sees
them. We will love our neighbors as ourselves (Mt 22:39). We will "esteem the person of every"
human being (1 Pt 2:17).
On this last day of the Christmas season, renew your baptismal promises, open your eyes, and
receive the Spirit.
Prayer: Father and Son, today send the Holy Spirit, the true Christmas Spirit.
Promise: "When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us; not because of
any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy." -Ti 3:4-5
Praise: Praise Jesus, beloved Son of the Father! Lord Jesus, baptize us in the Holy Spirit,
that we may sing Your praises everywhere.
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"At present we do not see all things thus subject, but we do see Jesus." -Hebrews 2:8-9
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My mom had a stroke last Sunday. She is not doing good. Please pray for her. Thanks for your
consideration. Day 2 request.
(john, 1/12/2013 7:51:20 PM)
Father almight I ask in your name for your healing love to heal Rudy who is in ICU in the
hospital with water around his heart and in his lungs And congestive heart falture his is so
young 35. he has faith in you but he is young and scared to die. I believe you are present
there with him have Mercy on him, please give my sister strength to be strong I ask all this
in your name Jesus, and Mother Mary cover him with your mantal and ask your son Jesus to have
Mercy on Rudy. AMEN
(Liz, Lemoore, ca, United States, 1/12/2013 7:39:17 PM)
Dearest Lord,Please help me to pray in your will , shine bright your light on all of your
children bring our voices' together as we praise you with one voice and love you with one
heart, Father God please continue to love us in all situations even when were not worthy
Please give us your grace in the world. I thank you precious Jesus in your name loving savior
Amen Pamela (Pamela J., Owensboro, KY, United States, 1/12/2013 6:48:14 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings, please forgive me all my sins, please guide
us by your holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord we offer ourselfves to you we ask
this through Christ our lord.AMEN
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Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD please let me recognize your voice among the noise of the world.
Let me follow your voice. Let me do your will. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 1/12/2013 3:54:40 PM)
Jesus, Mary, I Love You, Please Save Souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 1/12/2013 3:53:24 PM)
Father, I ask You to please hear the prayers and cries to You from ALL my brothers and sisters
all over this world, and to please answer their prayers in the best way that only You know
possible. Forgive me for not letting go of contempt toward my mother in law. Please help me
overcome it. she's old and I shouldn't be like this. Help me, please. My neighbor who no longer
speaks to us and we have no clue why? Please we weren't close neighbors but we always spoke
and enjoyed talking to each other. Whatever we did, I pray they forgive us and speak to us
again. I love You Father, please forgive all Your children. In Jesus name i pray,Amen.
(Anonymous, 1/12/2013 2:07:29 PM)
Thanksgiving for all the Blessings, gifts, favors, graces, privileges, joys, etc. bestowed upon
me and my family and for those I pray.
(Ken, Texas, 1/12/2013 1:38:48 PM)
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
"WATCH OVER YOUR CHILDREN"
Dear married couples, watch over your children and, in a world dominated by technology,
transmit to them, with serenity and trust, reasons for living, the strength of faith,
pointing them towards high goals and supporting them in their fragility.
A WORD TO CHILDREN
... Let me add a word to the children here: be sure that you always maintain a relationship
of deep affection and attentive care for your parents, and see that your relationships with
your brothers and sisters are opportunities to grow in love.
"THE LIGHT OF PEACE"
It is in the family that the light of peace is first kindled in hearts so that they may
illuminate our world.
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