At Baptism, the Heavens are opened

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Christmas Season : Baptism of The Lord*

*Gospel : Mt 3:13-17*

*First Reading : Is 42:1-4; 6-7*

*At Baptism, the Heavens are opened*

*1) The Baptism of Jesus*

When Jesus took Baptism from John, in the river Jordan, it is said that the Heavens were opened. 

Now the question is why the heavens were opened? 

What is the significance of this? 

What happens when the heavens are opened??

*2) Baptism creates a direct access to God*

First of all heaven is a dwelling place of God 

When the sacrament of Baptism opens the heavens, a direct access is created between God and Human beings 

So the Sacrament of Baptism has the power to open the heavens

*3) Effect of Opening the Heavens*

A direct access is created between God and Human beings 

When Heaven opens God enters into the life of Human Beings, and makes their life as heavenly abode 

When Heavens opens God sends His Spirit to Human beings 

Apart from this when heaven opens, God sends His Mercy, forgiveness, Love, Peace, and Joy  in order to live our life according to the standards of the Gospel

When the heavens opens we experience a special power from Jesus 

*4) My Life : Heavens are opened or Closed*

On the day of Baptism the heavens were opened

How is the door the Heaven in my Life?

Is it still open to enter into the communication with God or already closed?

Along with Baptism the following things can open the doors of Heaven

Love

Sacrifice

Forgiveness

Humility

Sincerity

Generosity

Sharing etc

We need to try our level best to see that the heavens are opened to have access with God

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*