baptism of our lord

Commemoration of the Baptism of Our Lord

Today is the traditional celebration of Our Lord's Holy Baptism. Let us not forget the great saint who performed this singular Baptism, Saint John the Baptist. From his litany:

Saint John the Baptist, Precursor of Christ, pray for us!

Saint John the Baptist, Glorious Forerunnner of the Sun of Justice, pray for us!

Saint John the Baptist, Minister of Baptism to Jesus, pray for us!

Saint John the Baptist, Special Friend and Favorite of Christ, pray for us!

Saint John the Baptist, Gloriously Fulfilling Your Mission, pray for us!

O Christ, by Thine Holy Baptism, give us unfailing humility and love for God's Holy Law! Amen.