The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord fits well within the Christmas season.  This mystery in helps us to see how we are incorporated into the Body of Christ.  Through our baptism - and participation in the Church - we are united with the Lord, who is one with the Father and the Holy Spirit.  Today's Gospel treats two important questions: First, since John the Baptist baptized Jesus, is he more important than Jesus?  Secondly, why was it even necessary for Jesus to be baptized, since he never sinned?  May God renew the grace of baptism in each one of us!