Michael Patti

This past weekend we celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. I have always found the most powerful element of this event is that God, through Jesus Christ, walked into the river of human life and immersed himself in it. He demonstrated that he is with us in the murky river of human

Baptism has such significance – spiritually, historically and ecclesially – just for starters.  As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this weekend, our readings offer some words and concepts that are the foundation for the ritual prayer that publically celebrates the sacrament.  We hear of covenant, thirst, God’s word, love, commandments, begotten, the Holy