The Baptism of Christ
The Baptism of Christ
An incredibly important solemnity is the Baptism of Jesus, celebrated on Jan. 11. As described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the Baptism, along with the Crucifixion, is the event most accepted by scholars as indisputable historical fact. But what does it mean for us today? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.
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