The Baptism of the Lord
Today’s gospel portion: After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Traveling through the wilderness frontier we arrived at La Mesilla Frontier. The church is the Immaculate Conception.
Jesus’ baptism is the renewal of all creation. All things are made new. Consecrating all creation and opening the door to repentance. In his baptism he reveals the Holy Trinity.
He is our common hope. He makes plain too our common problem. We have one God, one planet and one human race. It isn’t us and them. It’s we.
Border Town.
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
Deacon Gerry Palermo 