Daily Archives: 9 January 2012

Epiphanies

Posted on 9 January 2012 by christbearers

Today the Bridegroom claims his bride, the Church since Christ has washed her sins away in Jordan’s water; the Magi hasten with their gifts to the royal wedding; and the wedding guests rejoice, for Christ has changed water into wine, … Continue reading →

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Baptisms of the Lord

Posted on 9 January 2012 by christbearers

In the Italian city of Ravenna, a building boom during the 400s & 500s left a living museum of the Christian Faith. Compare the mosaic on the ceiling of the Arian (heretic) Baptistry, which says without words how hapless was … Continue reading →

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Baptism of the Lord

Posted on 9 January 2012 by christbearers

From (one of) today’s Gospel(s): It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and … Continue reading →

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