The First Sunday after the Epiphany – The Baptism of our Lord - January 11, 2026

SummaryMother Suzanne reflects on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, which commemorates Jesus' baptism and our own initiation into Christ's body through water and the Holy Spirit. On this significant day Marking her seventh anniversary as a priest, she celebrates how Grace Church has transformed from a small forgotten church into a vibrant community that embraces those who have been overlooked and models their lives after Jesus. She emphasizes that Grace Church has become a sacred space where heaven parts a little and grace is poured down each Sunday, enabling the congregation to give that grace away to a world in desperate need of it.THE GOSPEL                                                                                                                                              Matthew 3:13-17Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Artwork: The Baptism of Christ by Andrea del Verrocchio / Leonardo da Vinci (1475)Make an offering: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=B6YW632BMP3T6