The Baptism in the Jordan

John is baptising in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance. “I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord.” “One mightier than I is coming after me.” “I have baptised you with water, He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit.” Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: “Behold the Lamb of God.” Against protests of his unworthiness, John baptises Jesus in the Jordan. After Jesus’ baptism a voice from Heaven: “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove. In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of baptism. The divine Trinity is manifested: the voice of the Father is heard as the Spirit descends upon the Son.

Spiritual fruit: Openness to the Holy Spirit

Introduce the Mystery

Announce “The First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism in the Jordan”.

Our Father

Say the Our Father: “Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.”

Hail Mary

Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery: “Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”

Glory Be

Say the Glory Be: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”

Oh My Jesus

Say the O My Jesus prayer: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.”