Preparation for Sunday mass: Mark 1:7-11

We present here the text that will be read at Sunday mass, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and we formulate some questions that might help us prepare to hear the reading.

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John the Baptist proclaimed, "The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

- John refers to two baptisms. What are they?

- What is the meaning of the words Jesus hears from the voice from heaven?

- What significance does Jesus’ baptism have for our own baptism?

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