Spiritual Cleansing: The Grace of Baptism

In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher reflects on the gift of baptism and the spiritual cleansing it brings, showing how water symbolizes God’s grace renewing our hearts and souls. He shares the humility of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Christ, and reminds us that baptism, prayer, and small acts of devotion, like blessing ourselves with holy water, help purify us and keep God’s grace alive in our daily lives. As we approach the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Luke invites us to reflect, pray, and let Christ increase in our hearts.