Why was Jesus Baptized? 🤔 (The Jewish Roots of Baptism) “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: and there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭ Here’s a link to a class I taught at Jewish Awareness Ministries on the Jewish roots of ba

9.3K views · 828 reactions | As we celebrate today’s Feast of the Transfiguration, Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P., reflects on the transfiguration of Jesus Christ and how we are drawn into his transfiguration—being transformed by him through the gift of the Eucharist. | Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph | Facebook