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Why Was Jesus Baptized?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 12, 2026

Matthew 3:13-17 describes the baptism of Jesus, including John the Baptist’s objection that Jesus should be baptizing him. Why did Jesus want to be baptized, anyway?

A. This question was raised by Christians already in the first century, which is probably the reason that it is recorded here—unlike the baptism accounts in Mark 1:9-11 and Luke 3:21-22. John the Baptist had disciples and a very well-known ministry before Jesus had disciples or a public ministry.

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That All May Be One

Richard Rohr, OFM January 11, 2026

The divisions, dichotomies, and dualisms of the world can only be overcome by a unitive consciousness at every level.

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Grace in Times of Trial

Paul Lipowski January 11, 2026

In moments of disappointment, we are reminded of our own vulnerability and dependence on God’s grace.

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Is Anyone Listening?

Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg January 10, 2026

The promise of Jesus is that he knows the loneliness that all humans know, and experienced it through his Incarnation. Make time to do something for yourself today that brings you joy.

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Looking Up

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD January 9, 2026

The stars in the night sky can offer us a reminder to look for brightness in the dark times of our lives.

Celebrate or Mourn a Person’s Life?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 9, 2026

I recently saw a death notice that read, “A Funeral Mass celebrating Ray’s life will begin….” That sounds to me like a non-Catholic notice. Aren’t we supposed to mourn when a family member, friend or acquaintance dies?

When All Else Fails, Pray

Susan Hines-Brigger January 8, 2026

There are so many situations in life that can make us feel utterly helpless.

Why Is Jerusalem Called a Woman?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 8, 2026

In Isaiah 40:2, God tells the prophet: “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated. Indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” Why is Jerusalem called a woman?

Days in the Desert

Stephen Copeland January 7, 2026

It can sometimes feel like we are journeying through the desert with no end in sight. But it’s often in the desert that we learn the most about God, ourselves, and what we are grateful for in the present.

Why Is Abraham So Important?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 7, 2026

In a prayer to the Archangel Michael, we ask him at the hour of our death to carry us to the bosom of Abraham. Is Abraham more important than all the saints?