GETTING STARTED
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Jesus as the anointed servant of God
Homily
The Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ – The Righteousness of God
Homilies by Msgr. E. James Hart | 16:00
This weeks topic includes: Explaining Baptism (through the Gospel, the cross and the sacrament), Original Sin and the end of the Liturgical Season of Christmas
Bible Study
ISA 42:1-4, 6-7
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The Suffering Servant
Bible Study
Miracles, the Messiah, and the Gentiles
Catholic Productions | 3:22
In this video, a excerpt from the Mass Readings Explained, Dr. Brant Pitre discusses the connection between Jesus’ actions and words in the Gospels and the beloved servant in Isaiah 42.
MUSIC
Isaiah 42—Video Song
Paul Krohn | 8:52
This is a prayer song in video form; inspiration & lyrics from Isaiah 42. Be spiritually fed & blessed by the Word of God; make the prayer yours!
REFLECTION
The Suffering Servant
Redeemed Online | 3:11
An Advent reflection which speaks of Jesus as the Divine Physician who knows what we need.
PS 29
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The Lord will bless his people with peace
Music
The Lord will bless his people with peace – Jim Hughes
Jim Hughes | 3:08
This response comes from Psalm 29 and is use on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in Cycles A, B, and C. The Lord Will Bless His People With Peace.
ACTS 10:34-38
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Peter’s speech to Cornelius
Bible Study
What Can We Learn from the Conversion of Cornelius?
Jimmy Akin | 12:14
Jimmy Akin gives a summary of what happened to Cornelius (God sends an angel to him), and how Peter was led to believe that a Gentile should be baptized. In the video Jimmy Akin makes reference to other non-Jewish groups who converted to Christianity before Cornelius.
Movies and Film
A Catholic Take on Ep 12 of A.D. The Bible Continues
WashArchdiocese | 2:58
Watch Episode 12 of “A Catholic Take on A.D. The Bible Continues” as Fr. Bill Byrne gives a brief recap of Episode 12 of A.D. The Series, gives you “A Catholic Take” and also a takeaway for the week ahead.
Movies and Film
Peter and Cornelius Episode 12 A.D. The Bible Continues
Theo Meade | 4:34
All the scenes of Cornelius and Peter from the moment an angel appears to him to the baptism of his entire household. NOTE: The link to this video will take you to YouTube, and not pop up in your browser.
Bible Study
Acts 10 and Baptism in the Early Church
Catholic Productions | 8:43
Dr. Brant Pitre shows how this passage shows the necessity of baptism, and that God intended it not just for Israel, but for the Gentiles.
Bible Study
Fr. Francis Martin on Acts 10:34-38
Fr. Francis Martin | 14:05
Fr. Francis Martin was a renowned Scripture scholar. He held a position as Professor Emeritus of New Testament at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.
MT 3:13-17
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Jesus is baptized
Bible Study
Baptism of Jesus
Catholic Productions | 1:00
One-minute meditation over the image of the Icon of Baptism of Our Lord followed by the wonderful Orthodox Church music.
Meditation
Baptism of the Lord Icon
BlagovestMedia | 1:00
One-minute meditation over the image of the Icon of Baptism of Our Lord followed by the wonderful Orthodox Church music.
Sacred Space
The Luminous Mysteries Chapel: Reflections on the Baptism of the Lord
Holy Heroes | 4:34
Sr. Veritas Green, OLM, offers her reflections on the 1st Luminous Mystery at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington D.C. on a tour of the Luminous Mysteries Chapel.
Art and Music
Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan – Rosary Meditation Aid
GND | 2:42
An aid for meditation while praying the Rosary. The first Luminous Mystery is The Baptism of Jesus.
Art History
Piero della Francesca, The Baptism of Christ
Smarthistory | 3:46
Piero della Francesca, The Baptism of Christ, 1450s, tempera on wood, 167 x 116 cm (National Gallery, London). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
Theology
Why was Jesus Baptized?
uCatholic | 2:58
Why was Jesus baptized if he was sinless and true God? It’s one of the most perplexing moments in the Gospels. Watch this episode of Made for Glory as Father Michael Nixon discusses the Baptism of Christ.
Theology
Why was Jesus baptized?
Jimmy Akin | 6:12
Why was he baptized? Why did he insist on it, even when John the Baptist resisted? Here’s a short video to explain . . .
In the News
Catholics mark what they believe is baptism of Jesus Christ
AP Archive | 3:27
(11 Jan 2019) Catholics gathered near the banks of the Jordan river on Friday to mark the baptism of Jesus Christ. Around 2,500 pilgrims, including Iraqi and Syrian refugees, took part in events at Al-Maghtas where, according to Christian tradition, John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
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