David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

The baptism of Jesus Christ was obviously not necessary to cleanse him of sins, but it was needed to set an example for Christians and begin Jesus’ ministry. The Revs.

‘Baptism of Christ’ (photo: Unidentified (Italian), a follower of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Public domain) Msgr. Charles Pope Sunday Guide January 10, 2025 Sunday, Jan. 12, is the Baptism of ...

QASR EL-YAHUD, West Bank-- Pilgrims seeking serenity during a visit to Jesus' traditional baptism site may be rattled to discover they are surrounded by thousands of land mines left over from ...

Whereas Jesus is God’s Son by nature, we are God’s adopted children through baptism. That is, like Jesus, each one of us has been dramatically named "beloved child" by God.

Jesus’ baptism reminds us of the implications of our own baptism in Christ, which requires us to live as Christ did. We should advocate for justice; and, like Peter, we should be open to ...

This Sunday, the Church celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. It's an event that is recorded in all four gospels, so we know it's important. But there's a question that has puzzled Christians ...

Jordan has launched a $300 million, six-phase project ahead of Christmas celebrations to develop the officially recognized site of Jesus Christ's baptism located on the east bank of the Jordan River.

THIS 300-year-old painting is believed to prove that aliens were present at the baptism of Jesus Christ. By Sean Martin. 05:01, Sat, Sep 16, 2017 | UPDATED: 10:42, Sat, Sep 16, 2017.

Vatican City, Apr 3, 2011 / 08:47 am. Pope Benedict said during Sunday's Angelus that Christ heals men and women from spiritual blindness and gives them strength to “conquer evil” though the ...