1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

During the baptism, "the Spirit descended like a dove and the Father's voice proclaimed, 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,'" Rives said. This line, he said, is "a powerful ...

Speaking in tongues is important for many reasons, certainly more than to prove you’ve received the Holy Spirit. It should be ...

During the baptism, "the Spirit descended like a dove and the Father's voice proclaimed, 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,'" Rives said. WORLD'S OLDEST PERSON IDENTIFIED AS 117 ...

Elsewhere, Scripture says, “For through Jesus we have access in one Spirit to the Father” (Ephesians 2:17). 2. Anointing: In baptism we are not just washed of sins, but we also become temples ...

91 The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at his baptism by John was the sign that this was he who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God. 92 He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; his whole life ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025.

That’s exactly what happened during a baptism service at Catalyst Church in Evansville, Indiana, when pastor David Whitmore ...

Here are some key New Testament verses about baptism. Let’s consider what they tell us about this sacrament. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing ... birthday” that commemorates their “birth in the Spirit of God.” “This is very important!

Jesus’ baptism was a manifestation of God’s humility ... Secondly, the hovering dove was also a reminder of the Spirit who, as the book of Genesis recounts, hovered over the waters at creation.