Last week’s Feast of the Epiphany was a manifestation and revelation of who Jesus is and today the Baptism of our Lord is the 2nd revelation of his person.

Of note there are 2 things- his identity and mission that flows from his identity.

What does the baptism of Jesus mean for us?

Baptism means to be born again. We are cleansed by the water and reborn. Why did Jesus do that when he doesn’t need to? To identify with us sinners, to subject himself to our human condition i.e. challenges, conflict, denial betrayal etc. He is with us- Emmanuel.

Jesus’ identity—Son of God and Messiah

Jesus’ mission—To save the Jews and all nations from the path of darkness and to carry out the mission, Jesus needs to know God’s will.

For us - we know that Jesus’ identity is son of God and saviour of the world and through our baptism, we become adopted children of God. As such we should get to know God more and more through Jesus. Our mission- we take part in the saving works of Jesus where we become witnesses of God’s merciful love.

- Sunday Homily by Fr. Peter Wee, C.Ss.R. (11 January 2026)