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“The Baptism of the Lord - Painting by Dino Carbetta”…

Portrays a profound moment as Jesus descends into the River, sanctifying its waters and endowing them with the transformative power to birth sons of God. This event transcends a mere ritual, echoing a second creation with the active involvement of the entire Trinity. In the Eastern Church, it is known as Theophany, emphasizing the divine revelation as God manifests in three persons during Christ's baptism in the Jordan River. John the Baptist's baptism, a sacramental preparation for Christ, stirred repentance and confession of sins among people. However, Christ, sinless and impeccable, underwent John's baptism not out of necessity but to bestow upon water the true Baptism, capable of cleansing all worldly sins. His baptism mirrors the sacrament we undergo, symbolized by various events. During Christ's baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him; in our Baptism, the Trinity establishes its dwelling within our souls. Christ declared the "Beloved Son" at His baptism, which parallels our Baptism where we, too, become adopted sons of God. The opening of the heavens at Christ's baptism signifies a similar opening for us during our Baptism. Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 narrates the anticipation among the people, speculating whether John might be the Christ. John humbly asserts his role in baptizing with water but foretells someone mightier, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. As Jesus prays after His baptism, heaven opens, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and a voice declares, “You are my beloved Son; with you, I am well pleased.” This sacred moment not only marks Christ's divine affirmation but foreshadows the grace and favor bestowed upon those baptized, inviting them into the loving embrace of the Heavenly Father.

Copyright: c.Dino Carbetta
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“The Baptism of the Lord - Painting by Dino Carbetta”…<br />
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Portrays a profound moment as Jesus descends into the River, sanctifying its waters and endowing them with the transformative power to birth sons of God. This event transcends a mere ritual, echoing a second creation with the active involvement of the entire Trinity. In the Eastern Church, it is known as Theophany, emphasizing the divine revelation as God manifests in three persons during Christ's baptism in the Jordan River. John the Baptist's baptism, a sacramental preparation for Christ, stirred repentance and confession of sins among people. However, Christ, sinless and impeccable, underwent John's baptism not out of necessity but to bestow upon water the true Baptism, capable of cleansing all worldly sins. His baptism mirrors the sacrament we undergo, symbolized by various events. During Christ's baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him; in our Baptism, the Trinity establishes its dwelling within our souls. Christ declared the "Beloved Son" at His baptism, which parallels our Baptism where we, too, become adopted sons of God. The opening of the heavens at Christ's baptism signifies a similar opening for us during our Baptism. Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 narrates the anticipation among the people, speculating whether John might be the Christ. John humbly asserts his role in baptizing with water but foretells someone mightier, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. As Jesus prays after His baptism, heaven opens, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and a voice declares, “You are my beloved Son; with you, I am well pleased.” This sacred moment not only marks Christ's divine affirmation but foreshadows the grace and favor bestowed upon those baptized, inviting them into the loving embrace of the Heavenly Father.

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