The Baptism of the Lord – 11th January 2026
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today, on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we stand on the banks of the Jordan with open hearts and quiet souls. This is not a noisy feast, but one of gentle revelation. Heaven opens without thunder, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the voice of the Father does not command but tenderly affirms: “This is my beloved Son.” Everything unfolds in softness, as if God Himself wished to teach us that true power does not crush, but lifts up.
Jesus comes to the Jordan as a simple man, standing in line with sinners. He does not need baptism, yet He chooses to step into our waters. Where we enter carrying shame, burdens, and fear, He enters with us. The waters that have known tears and failures are touched by His holiness. From that moment on, no one is alone in their struggle. God does not save us from a distance; He saves us by entering our lives exactly as they are.
Today, in the light of the Lord’s Baptism, we have blessed water and chalk. Simple gestures, humble signs, yet filled with deep meaning. We will take them home not as magical objects, but as reminders of God’s living presence in our everyday lives. With holy water we will bless our homes and our families, asking that every room may become a place of peace, forgiveness, and love. With chalk we will mark our doors, not only the doors of our houses, but symbolically the doors of our hearts, saying: here there is room for God; here we want Him to enter and remain in the new year.