Is there anything in your life that you have done or avoided doing solely because you believe in God? 

Gospel of Luke 5:1-11

Lit by Christ's love, go out and be the light of hope in the world.

Many parts of one body...

Many parts to one body... 

 Today, we reflect on the Baptism of the Lord, a moment that reveals God's faithfulness to His promises. Through this act, Jesus, the promised Savior, begins His public ministry and opens the way for our renewal. In this 'bath of renewal,' we are reminded of our own baptism, where we are cleansed, transformed, and called to live as beloved children of God.

As we reflect on Jesus' first miracle of transformation, let us pray to be renewed as pilgrims of hope.

 Embrace the journey ahead in this Jubilee of Hope. Step boldly into this new beginning with an open heart and mind. Take notice of where your focus lies and reflect deeply: What are you being called to become? Let us answer that call with purpose and courage. 

 As a new year begins, we take time to reflect on the moments of the past year—the blessings that brought joy and the hardships that tested us. Ask God to shine His redeeming light upon the pain, transforming it into wisdom and grace. Seek God's transformative light, and open our hearts to the stirring of His presence. What is God stirring within you today? A new life is being offered, quietly forming in the depths of your soul, inviting you to embrace this fresh beginning with hope, love, and faith.