Sunday 12 January
Baptism of the Lord
Readings
Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17,21-22
Sentence of the Day
The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Luke3:22
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God,
you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit,
and revealed him as your own beloved Son;
grant that we who are baptised into his name
may give our lives to your service,
and be found worthy of our calling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
