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The Baptism of the Lord C
January 12, 2025
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Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
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The Word Engaged

John Kavanaugh, SJ

Transform-ations of the Body

Christ has come not only to reveal divinity to us; he has come to reveal us to ourselves.

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

The Baptism of Jesus

What kind of experience was this in which Jesus hears a voice from heaven speaking to him?

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Thoughts from the Early Church

Hippolytus of Rome

The Lord was not only baptized himself; he also renewed our fallen nature and restored to us our status as God’s children.

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Let the Scriptures Speak

Dennis
Hamm, SJ

Inspired Hindsight

Jesus' being at prayer prepares us for the other times when prayer and empowerment by the Holy Spirit are linked.

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

God’s mighty acts in history follow a consistent pattern because God is true to himself and his purpose.

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