SPCP newsletter - Sunday, 11 January 2026 The Baptism of the Lord, - Year A

 

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Sunday, 11 January 2026	The Baptism of the Lord,  - Year A
Readings for Sunday, 11 January 2026 - baptism of the Lord, Year A FIRST READING- Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29:1-2, 3ac+4, 3b+9b-10 *. “The Lord will bless his people with peace.” SECOND READING- Acts 10:34-38 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Mark 9:7). Alleluia, alleluia! The heavens were opened, and the Father's voice was heard: This is my beloved Son, hear him. Alleluia GOSPEL- Matt 3:13-17
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptised by you, and do you come to me?”       Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/nUBzMcQrLphpScjnINRj/john-the-baptist-baptises-jesus-in-the-river-jordan?ru=Paul-Evangelion