OPENING PRAYER:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN
Almighty God who lives forever,
We pray that you will open our minds and hearts to receive all you are teaching us through your WORD and the power of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Please show this video to children/youth: The Baptism of Jesus
GOSPEL Reading
LUKE 3:15-16:
15 People's hopes began to rise, and they began to wonder whether John perhaps might be the Messiah.
16 So John said to all of them, “I baptize you with water, but someone is coming who is much greater than I am. I am not good enough even to untie his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
LUKE 21-22:
21 After all the people had been baptized, Jesus also was baptized. While he was praying, heaven was opened,
22 and the Holy Spirit came down upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you.”
REFLECTION:
We thank you for sending us your Son Jesus to be one of us.
We know that
Jesus, as both divine and human, was without original sin.
Jesus always obediently followed his Father's divine plan to save all of us.
Jesus was baptized by John with water and the Holy Spirit as part of God's rescue plan.
Jesus received the fiery power of the Holy Spirit at His Baptism to complete His Father's mission to save all of us.
God the Father spoke to Jesus from heaven:
"You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased."
Jesus showed us how WE receive His new life through OUR Sacrament of Baptism and become part of God's Family as adopted children forever
We believe that WE are cleansed from sin in the Sacrament of Baptism and receive the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit as Jesus did to live a happy life, pleasing to God.
Some questions to ponder in your heart:
What word or words caught your attention to ponder more deeply?
How can I learn to use the Holy Spirit power given to me at Baptism?
Why would attending Sundayt Mass with a willing heart be pleasing to God?
CLOSING PRAYER
In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit AMEN.
Thank you, Jesus, for giving us your life and showing us how to live a life pleasing to God our Father.
Please pray for us and guide us through the power of Holy Spirit to live a life honoring God in every way.
AMEN.
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