11/01/2026
TODAY 11/01/2026: SUNDAY
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which commemorates the moment when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. This event marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and reveals His identity as the Son of God. As Jesus emerged from the water, the heavens opened, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove, and the voice of the Father was heard saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
The feast reminds us that although Jesus was without sin, He chose to be baptized to fully identify Himself with humanity and to sanctify the waters of baptism. It also points to the Holy Trinity: the Son being baptized, the Spirit descending, and the Father speaking.
For us, this celebration is a call to remember our own baptism. It invites us to renew our commitment to live as children of God, to walk in faith, and to continue Christ’s mission of love, service, and humility in the world.
