Shawn The Baptist - Sunday Scriptures

The baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of his public ministry. In our baptism we receive the Holy Spirit to empower us for our mission.

On the feast of the Baptism of the Lord we explore the significance of baptism and its diminishing importance in modern culture and families.

Christmas is a time when we often look back at past celebrations. These memories give a special meaning to the present.

Delve into the Jewish origins of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, unveiling the deeper meanings of the Christmas story.

It appears that John the Baptist had doubts about Jesus when faced with great suffering. He wondered "Should we look for another?"

John the Baptist is an unexpected person, in an unexpected place, with an unexpected message. The same can be true for us.

Is the kingdom of God here? There are many ways we can say "Not Yet!" But, because of Christmas, the answer is also "Now!"

Peter failed. We all fail. But when we meet the risen Lord, there's really only one thing he is going to ask us.

The resurrection is big news. But St. Paul reminds us that this big news spreads in small ways, like yeast in dough.

The chants sung during the veneration of the cross today remind us how bad things really are and why we can call this day good.