Scripture Readings

The Collect

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9

Response: Psalm 29

Epistle: Acts 10:34-43

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

Fr. Bill talks about seeking Christ in each other, and tells a story about a struggling monastic community and a neighboring rabbi who reminded them of their Baptismal Covenant.