The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord commemorates Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, marking the beginning of His public ministry and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
Today's feast is celebrated on the first Sunday after Epiphany, concluding the liturgical season of Christmas and inviting Christians to reflect on their own baptismal call.
After Jesus had been baptised and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”