“Baptism: A Seed of Glory and a Call to Virtue” - Homily - Baptism of the Lord, Year C

Community of St John NZ

In this homily, Fr. Michael reflects on the Baptism of the Lord, exploring its profound significance as adoption into God’s family and the beginning of a journey toward glory. Baptism is more than a moment; it is the seed of eternal life, calling us to live lives of virtue, especially charity. Fr. Michael illustrates how the grace of Baptism transforms every aspect of life, using the example of marriage to show how virtue grows as we learn to lay down our lives in tenderness and love.