RELIGION AND ART

EASTER We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we to might live in newness of life. Rom. 6:4 When you are betrayed how do  you feel? When people whom you love betray you how do you feel? When friends and your loved ones abandon you how do you feel? When you are hated for doing good how do you feel? When you are wrongly accused how do you feel? When you are lonely and needed some comfort but left all by yourself, how do you feel? When you are mocked at by those you helped, how do you feel? When you are misunderstood how do you feel? etc Christ suffered it all yet he loved us so much, he did good while on the way to Calvary, He forgave, he prayed and gave it all for you and I. SONGS HAIL THOUS STAR OF OCEAN LIKE THE DEAR COME TO ME MY BELOVED Thanking God for sending Christ to redeem us.  The love of God for mankind compelled him to send His only begotten Son Jesus Chri

THE LORD'S BAPTISM Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations. Isaiah 42:1 Recently we celebrated the visitation of the three wise men from the east to Jesus Christ,  the new born king ( EPIPHANY ).  The fulfillment of the prophecy by the prophets.  Today we are celebrating the baptism of Our Lord.  In his baptism God the Father affirmed  that Christ is his Son, and the Holy Spirit confirmed God's declaration by descending on HIM as a dove. Anyone who encounters Christ does not remain the same.  This we saw beginning with Elizabeth when Mary paid her a visit after the annunciation by the angel,  the shepherds, the three wise men, his ministry, his death, his resurrection, our present world. Jesus yesterday, Jesus today, Jesus forever.  His kingdom is everlasting. The Catholic liturgical calendar for the year of Mercy is Year C.  Monday the 11th is the beg