Chapter
The Sacrament of Baptism and Its Significance
07:16 - 17:02 (09:46)
This transcript touches on the significance and symbolism of baptism in the Christian faith, with reference to St. Hilary of Poitiers' quote that the Holy Spirit "swoops down upon us from high heaven" after the baptism.
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The sacrament of baptism assimilates a Christian to Jesus and announces the new creation.
07:16 - 11:00 (03:44)
Summary
The sacrament of baptism assimilates a Christian to Jesus and announces the new creation. It is a mysterious transformation that requires humility, repentance, and rebirth of water and the spirit.
ChapterThe Sacrament of Baptism and Its Significance
EpisodeDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Jesus Christ's public life began with his baptism by John in the Jordan River, where he was referred to as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, and allowed himself to be baptized as an act of love and sacrifice for the remission of our sins.
11:01 - 14:38 (03:37)
Summary
Jesus Christ's public life began with his baptism by John in the Jordan River, where he was referred to as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, and allowed himself to be baptized as an act of love and sacrifice for the remission of our sins.
ChapterThe Sacrament of Baptism and Its Significance
EpisodeDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This podcast discusses how Christ's temptation in the desert, which mirrors the temptation of Adam in paradise and of Israel in the desert, reveals our own participation in this mystery.
14:38 - 17:02 (02:23)
Summary
This podcast discusses how Christ's temptation in the desert, which mirrors the temptation of Adam in paradise and of Israel in the desert, reveals our own participation in this mystery. Through Jesus' obedience to divine will, he conquered the devil, making him God's servant.