Our Mother of Perpetual Help

 CHURCH REOPENING VIDEO

Dear Friends,
     The Baptism of Jesus was an epiphany. It was a moment of manifestation. As He emerged from the waters, “he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’”
     This manifestation of the sonship and divinity of Jesus took place in a physical, audible and visible form so that all present would know, without question, that Jesus was the Son of the Father. Thus, the baptism of Jesus is a way in which the Father introduces His Son and His Son’s mission to the world.
     As we prepare to begin Ordinary Time, reflect, today, upon these words of the Father at the Baptism of Jesus. Hear the Father speaking to you about the divinity of His Son. Turn your eyes to Jesus and prepare yourself to follow Him and to heed every word He speaks. He was sent into this world to draw us to the Father, allow Him to fulfill that mission in your own life.
     As you celebrate Jesus’  baptism today, know that God wants to open heaven for you just as He did for Jesus. He wants to speak encouragement to you when you take a new step in your life, just as He did for Jesus. Just as He sent the Spirit to his Son, so He gives the Spirit to you. Just as He proclaimed Jesus as his beloved Son, He tells you that you are his beloved as well. Just as He affirmed and encouraged Jesus at the start of his ministry, He has special blessings stored up for you when you approach a new chapter in your life.
     These new beginnings can be as big as exchanging wedding vows or as small as beginning a new ministry in the parish.  Maybe you’re preparing for the birth of your first child or maybe you’re retiring after working for many years.
   No matter what, God has words of encouragement for you. He wants you to know He is your Father, and He loves you. He wants you to be convinced that He is blessing you and has great things in store for you. He tells you that He is ready to help you in any way you need it.
     So let the Father open heaven for you today.
     May Mary our Mother watch over you and protect you always!

Fr. John
 

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