St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Kansas City - Weekly Talks

The Epiphany or the visit of the Magi, recognizing him as the New Born King of the Nations, Lord of the whole world … leads us into ever unfolding epiphanies of Christ, where we continue to receive glimpses of his glory. Today’s Gospel reading from Mark 1:7-11 describes the Baptism of Jesus, submitting to the Baptism of John, a baptism of repentance. What on earth is Jesus doing? John wonders the same thing. Other accounts contain John’s reluctance as saying, I have need to be baptized by you! Jesus tells John to plunge him under the water in order to fulfill all righteousness. Today we contemplate the Theophany of God the Holy Trinity. The heavens are open to dance with God through union with Jesus Christ. We are his beloved children, loved and nurtured in Christ. Collect for the First Sunday after the Epiphany: Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep th