In this month of the Holy Rosary, we are pleased to introduce our new series of short reflections, ‘A Minute with Mary’. For the month of October Paul will cover each of the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Our Lord
The Spirit descended like a dove on Him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; and with You I am pleased.” (Mark 1:10)
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When Jesus was baptised, He showed us the importance of Baptism, even though He had no need of repentance Himself.
At the Baptism of Jesus, for the very first time, the Holy Trinity is publicly revealed; The Father voices His love for Jesus, His Son; and the Holy Spirit is present in the form of a dove.
In baptism I am made a child of God – heir to an eternal life with Him in heaven! As Scripture clearly teaches, it is only through baptism that I can be born again. In today’s world, so many problems exist because of our poor self-worth. How many want to be famous, rich or powerful; all trying to give meaning to their life. But the truth is, my fulfilment in life is only possible through the realisation of my greatness because my Father in heaven loves me – as if I were His only child – and has invited me to realise my greatness that I am made in God’s image and likeness. He has given me a spiritual Mother in Mary to help me discover that it is through love alone, that I find fulfilment in my life.
