For Your Reflection:
BAPTISM OF OUR LORD /FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
TODAY’S THEME 01/11/2026
.The feast of Epiphany (manifestation) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through his great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named God’s beloved children. Our baptismal mission is to proclaim good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God’s healing.
Prayer
O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
SUNDAYS IN JANUARY
JANUARY
4
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14;
John 1: [1-9]10-18
11
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29;
Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
18
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11,
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
25
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9;
I Corinthians 1:10-18,
Mathew 4:12-23
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14;
John 1: [1-9]10-18
11
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29;
Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
18
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11,
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
25
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9;
I Corinthians 1:10-18,
Mathew 4:12-23