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A child is pictured in a file photo being baptized at a church in Mexico City. (CNS/Reuters/Edgard Garrido)

The Baptism of the Lord: Be like Jesus, trust the Spirit

Jan 8, 2022

Scripture for Life: After allowing himself to be baptized, Jesus heard the divine voice say, "You are my beloved Son." Jesus had received not just a baptism, but an affirmation and a naming.

The Adoration of the Magi is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Mary of the Isle Church in Long Beach, New York. (CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Column | Scripture for Life

The Epiphany of the Lord: Look to the Magi as models

by Mary M. McGlone

Dec 31, 2021

Scripture for Life: As a synodal people, let us be on the move, discerning the signs of our times while refusing to be awestruck by self-important leaders. Let us share the Magi's humble curiosity.

A woman helps a child to light a candle as they pray for the departed souls of their relatives at a cemetery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the feast of All Souls Nov. 2, 2021. (CNS/Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain)

Perspective

Hospitality, help and reunion amid COVID-19 in Bangladesh

by Fr. Bob McCahill

Dec 22, 2021

Perspective: A roadside storekeeper, whom I often pass on bicycle journeys, observed my irritation when the string on my face mask tore loose. Quickly, he reached into his stock and handed me one of the pretty protectors. "No need to pay," he smiled. "I do it out of love for you."

Pope Francis answers questions from journalists aboard his flight from Athens, Greece, to Rome Dec. 6, 2021. (CNS/Vatican Media)

Column | NCR Connections

Listening, investigating, reporting: A message from Francis and an invitation to readers

by Bill Mitchell

Dec 20, 2021

Connections: Whom would you like us to spend more time listening to in 2022? Might you tip us off to a situation that could use some investigation? An untold story we should report?

The Baptism of the Lord: Be like Jesus, trust the Spirit

The Epiphany of the Lord: Look to the Magi as models

Hospitality, help and reunion amid COVID-19 in Bangladesh

Listening, investigating, reporting: A message from Francis and an invitation to readers

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