The Baptism of the Water and the Holy Spirit

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Christmas Season : 3rd January*

*Gospel : John 1:29-34*

*First Reading : 1John 2:29-3:6*

*The Most Holy Name of Jesus*

*The Baptism of the Water and the Holy Spirit*

*1) John's Baptism*

The Gospel of the day speaks about the Baptism of the Water 

This is the Baptism which was given by John, in the river Jordan 

So it may be called John's Baptism

*2) Jesus' Baptism*

John the Baptist also speaks about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

This Baptism is given by Jesus. 

*3) Baptism of the Water and Spirit*

We see in the life of Jesus the Combination of the baptism of Water and Spirit 

As Jesus was baptised by John in the River Jordan, the Holy Spirit came upon Him in the form of a Dove 

So we see the Baptism of Water and Spirit, in Jesus' life 

*4) We are Baptised with Water and Spirit*

All of us participate in the Baptism of Jesus 

We are Baptised with Water and the Holy Spirit. So the Baptism of Jesus is a very powerful weapon for all of us to participate in baptism of Water and Spirit

*5) Baptism of the Spirit*

We are familiar wity the Baptism of the Water 

But we should know the Baptism of the Spirit. 

In fact the real effect happens only when the Baptism of the Spirit takes place in us 

*6) The Effects of the Baptism of the Spirit*

All those who are Baptised with the Spirit must have these qualities

Wisdom

Understanding, 

Counsel,

Fortitude, 

Knowledge, 

Piety

Fear of the Lord.

Above all we should also excel in the following values 

*charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity.*

How is the effect of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit in me??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*