John’s baptism cannot give the Spirit.” Further reading: The River Jordan, cherished by all Churches Why did Jesus, who was sinless, insist on being baptized by John? “He made himself one ...

A. Baptism was instituted, very probably, about the time Our Lord was baptized by St. John, and its reception was commanded when after His resurrection Our Lord said to His Apostles: "All power is ...

The lectionary reading for Trinity 1, Year C, is Luke's version of Jesus meeting and healing the demon-possessed man in the ...

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Some scholars claim that John the Baptist was an Essene as he lived in the desert resembling their lifestyle and practiced the baptism requiring a change of heart. But this is not proven. All these ...

Luke 1:26-38). Then at Jesus’ Baptism there is a fuller outpouring of the Spirit, who descends like a dove on the Son, in whom the Father is well pleased (cf. Luke 3:21-22). Now God the Son whom ...

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A mass baptism was among the ceremonies taking place for Good Friday in Western Australia. AddedApr 18th, 2025 Police allege a 20-year-old Perth man performed a Nazi gesture and used anti-semetic ...