First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

Matthew 3:13-17; 2 Corinthians 5:21

The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan – As Christ descends into the waters, the innocent one who became “sin” for our sake, the heavens opened wide and the voice of the Father declares Him the beloved Son, while the Spirit descends on Him to invest Him with the mission which He is to carry out.

Resolution – I desire always to be an obedient child of God. I accept the Holy Spirit in my life.

Thanks – Thank you, Father, for providing me with your Son as my example and the Holy Spirit as my guide.

? What do you think of when you review this mystery?

… All three persons of the Trinity appear in this scene reflecting the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism.   … Think about being one of the many there to be baptized when Jesus arrived.   … If you were his cousin, John, how would you feel being asked to be baptized by Jesus?   … What do you think Jesus’ reassurances to John means?  … Thank you Jesus for allowing John the Baptist to baptize you as another example of showing us the way.

After reviewing the Resolution and Thanks statements and the meditations, can you think of additional ones?