11Jan26 (26Baptism) We reflect on why Baptism is the gateway to the Christian life and why Christ Himself chose to be baptized. Baptism forgives sin, makes us temples of the Holy Spirit, and—most profoundly—adopts us as children of God. Though it fully cleanses us, it does not remove human weakness, which is why confession and the Eucharist continually renew our baptismal life. We are reminded that God freely chose us in Baptism, bound Himself to the sacraments for our salvation, and calls us to live confidently as sons and daughters of the Father.
