CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “Jesus Does Not Go into the Water Alone; He Takes Us with Him – A Reflection on the Baptism of the Lord” – Msgr. Charles Pope/ Archdiocese of Washington

River Jordan file photo, adapted from image at loc.gov

“… In an extended sense, when Christ is baptized, so are we, for we are members of His Body. As Christ enters the water, He makes Holy the water that will Baptize us. He enters the water and we follow. In these waters, He acquires Gifts to give us. … The Fraternity of Baptism … Even though He never sinned,

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