THE BAPTISM IN THE RIVER JORDAN
Fruit: Openness to the Holy Spirit
Lord, may I remember my baptismal vows to love and honor You in everything I do. Lord, may I listen to the call to repentance from all those who follow in the steps of John the Baptist.
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We pray that we heed God’s command and listen to Jesus’ teachings.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we strive to be as sinless and innocent as we were at baptism.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for those who have forgotten their baptismal promises, the Holy Spirit guides them back to their faith.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for godparents, that they continue to pray for their godchildren.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for parents, that they continue to lead their children in practicing their faith by setting a good example.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we have not listened to Jesus as we vowed in baptism.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we may be a living reminder to others about the joy of the Catholic faith.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for those who have not been baptized, that they live morally according to God’s natural law.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for the conversion of those living contrary to God’s plan for them.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we listen to the Holy Spirit who is always guiding us towards the grace promised to us through our baptism.
Hail Mary...
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Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him. (Matthew 3:5)
Hail Mary...
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They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. (Matthew 3:6)
Hail Mary...
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“I indeed baptize you with water for repentance.” But he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to bear.” (Matthew 3:11)
Hail Mary...
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“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matthew 3:11)
Hail Mary...
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Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. (Matthew 3:13)
Hail Mary...
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John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and yet You are coming to me?” (Matthew 3:14)
Hail Mary...
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Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then He allowed him. (Matthew 3:15)
Hail Mary...
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After Jesus was baptized, He came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened [for Him], (Matthew 3:16)
Hail Mary...
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And He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon Him. (Matthew 3:16)
Hail Mary...
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And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17)
Hail Mary...
