1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...
Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord year C ✠ A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 3:15-16,21-22 A feeling of expectancy had grown among the people, who were beginning to think that John ...
Peter shared a compelling sermon that led the crowd to seek salvation. Bryan Cook He urged them to repent and be baptized in order to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
"Even this event was symbolic and prophetic of the indwelling Holy Spirit that is available to believers in Christ." Jesus was baptized not due to any sin — "but to fulfill all righteousness ...