Commentary
Jesus 101 – Christians 101
The Scripture
readings for this Sunday give us at least 5 titles or identities of Jesus.
As you read, try substituting your name for Jesus in each of the five sentences.
As you read, try substituting your name for Jesus in each of the five sentences.
From the Gospel:
1. At the baptism at the Jordan,
Jesus is identified as “the Son of God.”
2. Jesus is the Anointed
One (meaning, the Christ).
3. The Holy Spirit is with Jesus. (“The
Holy Spirit comes down and remains with him.”)
From the Second Reading:
4. Jesus is holy.
From the First Reading:
5. Jesus is the light, through whom
God shows God’s glory to the nations.
What is true about Jesus is true about us.
With Baptism, all of us Christians have been baptized into Christ, and become members of Christ’s Body.
With Baptism, all of us Christians have been baptized into Christ, and become members of Christ’s Body.
Then, let
us reflect or ask ourselves, “How am I living these identities?”
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