November 24, 2020

 BAPTISM

  

Many of us were babies when
we were baptized, so its effects
were felt more by our families.
 
Some Christian groups put
baptism off till we can make
that a more conscious choice.
 
Early Christians like Augustine had
their  baptism put off till they were
adults  so as to get its full benefits
 
What we might miss are the thousands
of baths and showers and trips to the
ocean that can impact our lives.
 
So too the renewal of our baptismal
vows every Easter and Sundays when
we can begin a Mass with a Baptismal renewal.
 
So too the taking of Holy Water when we
walk into and leave a church service in the
name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
 

© Andy Costello, Reflections 2020