National Catholic Reporter

The Baptism of the Lord: Day-to-day vocation

Jesus' baptism reminds us that he was one of us. He revealed that we humans must allow ourselves to be fragile, seeking and ...
The Tablet

Baptism and Jesus as Humanity’s Stand-In

By means of our passing through the waters of baptism, we arise, as the light of the world, radiating the glory of the triune ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Francis: Baptism Is a ‘New Birthday’ and Faith Is the ‘Greatest Gift’ for Children

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and praying the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Francis: If You Don’t Know the Date of Your Baptism, Look It Up

The Holy Father reminds the faithful of the importance of celebrating the anniversary of becoming a child of God and heir to the kingdom of heaven. Pope Francis waves during the Angelus on Jan. 7; he ...