A homily for The Baptism of the Lord, January 11, 2026
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Matthew 3:13-17
According to legend, in the early centuries Anno Domini, when followers of the carpenter from Nazareth were being persecuted and prosecuted for their beliefs, they were cagey about identifying themselves when they encountered strangers.
One Christian might trace an arc in the sand with his foot and then sidle back a few steps, eyeing the scratch with an occasional side glance. Aware, but not obvious.