Baptism and the Gift of the Spirit

In the season of Epiphany, our gospel readings highlight a moment in the life of Jesus where his glory was revealed to the world. In today's reading from Luke 3, we see Jesus' approval by the Father revealed and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove. But what does it mean for us? Comparing John the Baptist's baptism to the one John says Jesus comes to perform, Fr. Michael explores what it means to be baptized "with the Spirit and fire."