Jesus is made manifest in Israel by the baptism of penance. John the Forerunner of our Redeemer saw the Holy Ghost come down upon Jesus, giving testimony that He is the Son of God, who has appeared on earth in the substance of our flesh. (The Roman Missal, 1962)St. John, 1. 29-34
29 At that time John saw Jesus coming to him, and he saith: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who taketh away the sin of the world. 30 This is he, of whom I said: After me there cometh a man, who is preferred before me: because he was before me. 31 And I knew him not, but that he may be made manifest in Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
32 And John gave testimony, saying: I saw the Spirit coming down, as a dove from heaven, and he remained upon him. 33 And I knew him not; but he who sent me to baptize with water, said to me: He upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining upon him, he it is that baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. 34 And I saw, and I gave testimony, that this is the Son of God.
Today, January 13, is the last day of the second cycle of Christmas, Christmastide. Tomorrow we begin the third cycle of Christmas, the Season After Epiphany.
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