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Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.”

After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

Luke 3:15-16; 21-22 The New American Bible

Marking the end of the Christmas season, this Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. This feast day provides a great opportunity for all of us to reflect on our own immersion into the life-giving waters of renewal won for us by Jesus through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection.

It can also be a great time for families to discuss this joyful sacrament by sharing stories and pictures of their children’s christenings. Children might get a kick out of seeing their baptismal candle, gown, and other keepsakes from their special day.  

If you have a Baptism coming up for a loved one, we at Autom offer a wide and varied selection of Catholic Baptism gifts perfect for commemorating this special occasion that you can treasure for years to come.