Readings and Themes for the Weekend of January 10, 2010

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of January 10, 2010,
The Baptism of the Lord

Reading I Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11

God's glory shall be revealed.

Psalm 104

"O bless the Lord, my soul."

Reading II Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7

We are saved through the bath of rebirth.

Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

"You are my beloved Son."

THEME:
Baptism gives us new life.

Today’s readings bring the Christmas season full circle. The passage from Isaiah is usually heard during Advent. In this reading, we hear words that will later be echoed by John the Baptist, who appears in today’s Gospel reading. As we listen to the Scriptures today, let us rejoice in the fact that through our own baptism, we are called God’s “beloved”.

Question for Children:

Why does Baptism make you special?

Question for Youth:

You were baptized as a member of the Christian community.

What does it mean to you to belong to this community?

How is it a support in your life?

Question for Adults:

What meaning does your Baptism have for your everyday life?