My dear children in Christ,
Let me share a remarkable moment in our faith that touches my heart deeply.
Imagine crowds gathering at the Jordan River, their hearts filled with hope and wonder, waiting for someone special.
They thought John the Baptist might be the promised Messiah, but John humbly told them about someone far greater coming – Jesus himself!
When Jesus was baptized, something amazing happened.
The sky opened, the Holy Spirit came down like a dove, and God’s voice spoke from heaven, calling Jesus His beloved Son.
This beautiful story shows us how God revealed His love through Jesus in a way everyone could see and understand.
With fatherly love,
Archbishop ++Sean Alexander, DD, OSB