Jesus’ relationship to God was unique, but in our own baptism, we too are claimed as God’s own and filled with the Spirit to fulfill whatever is asked of us. Lord Jesus, you were the one whom ...

“Catechism of the Catholic Church ... water and wood, baptism and the cross; Noah the just, Christ; the dove, the Holy Spirit; the ark, the Church; eight, the day of the Lord’s resurrection ...

Currently, the Russian, Georgian, Jerusalem, Serbian Orthodox Churches, Athos monasteries in Greece, Eastern Catholic Churches and Old Believers celebrate the Baptism of the Lord on January 19.