The Christian Century

Baptism of Christ and Temptations, by Michele Tosini

Painted by Michele Tosini (called Michele di Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, 1503–1577) in 1565 at the height of his career in Florence, this work combines the baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:21) with the three ...
Republican Herald

Eastern Rite churches focus on Baptism of Christ

As Western Christian churches Sunday celebrated the feast of the Epiphany marking the visitation of the Magi or wise men to the Christ Child in Bethlehem, many Eastern Christian churches celebrated ...
Crux

Beyond the actions of baptism, it’s a call to a way of life

This weekend, the Church begins to move out of the Christmas season. Pointing us to the baptism of the Lord Jesus, we now head back into Ordinary Time and its emphasis on discipleship. The location of ...
Catholic News Agency

Baptism means saying ‘yes’ to Christ’s life, ‘no’ to culture dominated by death, says Pope

As the Church celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI personally baptized ten newborn infants--a first for his pontificate and a continuation of a custom begun by ...
The Christian Century

Baptism of Christ, by Andrea del Verrocchio

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Catholic News Agency

Site of Christ's baptism preserves birthplace of Christianity, says caretaker

When Pope Benedict visited the site in May 2009 he was able to draw inspiration from the events that took place there. He reflected on the scene of Christ's baptism, saying, “Jesus stood in line with ...
National Catholic Register

Jesus Does Not Go Into the Water Alone; He Takes Us With Him

Sunday, Jan. 9, is the Baptism of the Lord. Mass Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. Today’s feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a time to ...
Reading Eagle

Hamburg artist paints Baptism of Christ for St. Mary RC Parish

Hamburg artist Eric Armusik completed a large commission for St. Mary RC Parish in Hamburg. The painting is a 4 foot by 6 foot painting of the Baptism of Christ. The painting was commissioned in 2017 ...
America Magazine

Jesus’ baptism reminds us to live as Christ lived

Who is Jesus? On this celebration of Jesus’ baptism, the Gospel of Matthew provides a clear answer: Jesus is the Son of God. Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism includes details not found in the other ...
National Catholic Register

‘After Jesus Had Been Baptized and Was Praying, Heaven Was Opened’

The Baptism of the Lord closes the Christmas season. The next day begins the First Week of Ordinary Time, Lent following in five weeks on Feb. 17. The Christmas season is full of theophanies, i.e., ...
CBS News

Jesus' traditional baptism site to be cleared of land mines

QASR EL-YAHUD, West Bank-- Pilgrims seeking serenity during a visit to Jesus' traditional baptism site may be rattled to discover they are surrounded by thousands of land mines left over from dormant ...