LECTIO DIVINA: Baptism of the Lord

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Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR

Lk. 3:15-16, 21-22

A. Invoking the Holy Spirit

We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine.

Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believe in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant that we receive the motions of God, put in us your flame, enlighten us and raise us up to God (s. 128,4).

B. Lectio

With the heart well disposed, with serenity, read slowly the following words, savoring them and allowing yourself to be touched by them.

The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

C. Meditatio

Let us now meditate using the commentary of St. Augustine on these words of the Gospel according to St. Luke.

Thus, John was sent ahead to baptize the humble Lord. The Lord wanted to be baptized because of humility, not because he had any iniquity. Why was Christ the Lord baptized? Why was Christ the Lord, the Only Begotten Son of God, baptized? Investigate why he was born, and then you will find out why he was baptized. It is there you will find the road of humility, in which you cannot set out with proud foot; a road that, if you do not set out with humble foot, you will not arrive at the sublimity to which it leads. He who descended for you was baptized for you. Observe how little he became despite his being so great: Though he was in the form of God, he did not deem equality with God something to be grasped at. The equality of the Son with the Father was not plunder, but nature. In John, yes, it would have been plunder wanting to be considered the Christ. Thus, he did not deem equality with God a plunder. Since it was not a result of plunder, he was co-eternal with the eternal, who begot him. Rather, he emptied himself and took the form of a slave, that is, he took the form of man. Who, existing in the form of God, he emptied himself taking the form of a servant. He assumed what he was not without losing what he was. Remaining as God he assumed being man. He took the form of servant, and he became God-man, he, by whom in his divinity, man was created. Consider, then, what majesty, what power, what greatness, what equality with the Father; he arrived at putting on for us the servant’s form; also, notice the road of humility taught by such a great Teacher. That he should have wanted to become man is more worthy of mention than his will to be baptized by a man” (s. 292, 3).

We realize that, by the river Jordan, our God presents himself in his Trinity. Jesus arrived and was baptized by John, the Lord by the servant, an act whose purpose was to give us an example of humility. In effect, when John told him: I ought to be baptized by you, and you come to me? He replied, “Let it be so for now; for it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness,” he manifested that it is in humility where justice is fulfilled. Thus, once baptized, the heavens were opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove; then followed a voice from heaven: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Therefore, we have here the Blessed Trinity with a certain distinction of the Persons: in the voice, the Father; in the man, the Son; in the dove, the Holy Spirit. Surely, it was only necessary to remember it, since to see it is very easy. With all the evidence, therefore, and without room for scruple to doubt, this Blessed Trinity is being proposed, because Christ himself, the Lord, who comes to John in the condition of servant, is certainly the Son; it cannot be said that he is the Father or the Holy Spirit. It says: “Jesus came,” certainly he is the Son of God.As regards the dove, who can doubt? Or who can say: “what is the dove?” when the Gospel itself very clearly testifies to it: “The Holy Spirit descended on him in the form of a dove?” Similarly, as regards the voice, neither does some doubt exist that it was the Father, since it says: “You are my Son.” Therefore, we have the Blessed Trinity with the distinction of persons (s. 52, 11).

D. Oratio

With the text, let us now pray from the depths of our heart. I suggest the following phrases and question that can awaken in you dialogue with God, and at the same time can give rise to affections and sentiments in your dialogue with God. Do not move to the next phrase or question if you can still continue dialoguing with God in one of them. It is not a matter of exhausting the list, but of helping you to pray with some points that better fit your personal experience.

  1. “You are my Son, the Beloved, the Favorite” (Lk.3:22).
  2. What does it mean that Christ is the favorite Son, the beloved of the Father?
  3. Since our baptism, we are sons of God. How can you apply these words of the Gospel to your own life? (to be the favorite and beloved son of the Father?)
  • “If you do not tread with humble foot the road of humility, you will not arrive at the sublime heights to which it leads” (s. 292, 3).
  • Why is humility necessary in your life?
  • How can you be more humble?

E. Contemplatio

I propose to you some points for affective interior contemplation. Once again you do not need to follow all of it, rather you can choose what fits your personal experience.

  1. Contemplate Christ coming down the river to be baptized. Contemplate his humility. Ask that you also can be humble.
  • Contemplate how God pronounces these words: “You are my Son, the beloved, my favorite” on Christ, but also on you. Verify the sentiments and affections that arise in your interior upon hearing interiorly these words pronounced on you.

F. Communicatio

Think of everything that you can share with those around you about the experience you had with God, especially about being the beloved and the favorite of the Father. The following points can help you as guide to share with your community the experience of the lectio divina on the text:

  • What have I discovered about God and about myself in this moment of prayer?
  • How can I apply this text of Scripture at this moment of my life? What light does it give me? What challenges does it put before me?
  • What concrete commitment does this text of Scripture ask of me in my spiritual life, in my community life?
  • What has been my predominant sentiment during this moment of prayer?

G. Final Prayer of St. Augustine

Turning towards the Lord:

Lord God, Father Almighty, with pure heart, as far as our littleness permits, allow us to give you our most devoted and sincere thanks, begging with all our strength from your particular goodness, that by your power you may drive away the enemy from all our thoughts and actions; that you may increase our faith, govern our mind, give us spiritual thoughts, and bring us to your happiness, through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, who with you lives and reigns, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen (en. Ps. 150:8).

Towards the praise and love of the one God (doctr. Chr. 2, 38, 57)

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Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR

Priest/Religious/Bible Professor of the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

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    +Fray Melquiades Modequillo
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    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Mo. Mercedes del Sgdo. Corazon de Jesus, AR

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    57TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY (1966-2023)
    OF RECOLETOS DE CAVITE COMMUNITY

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    BIRTHDAY

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    (1997-2023)
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    +Sr. Toribia de la Virgen de la Paz, AR
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    +Sr. Maria de Santa Rita, AR
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    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (2005-2023)
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    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1993-2023)
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    +Sis. Cristina Galang, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)

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    BIRTHDAY

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    Sr. Herminilda Ceniza, AR
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    (1966-2023; 1969-2023, respectively)
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    Bro. Pedro Arienda, SAR (Manila Chapter)
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    (2009-2023)

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    Sis. Norma Lacopia, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
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    Bro. Warlito Juganas, SAR (Baguio Chapter / Trial)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (2003-2023)

    Fray Glynn Ortega
    Fray Albert Pellazar

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Leonarda Arnaiz, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Lorie Gargarita, SAR (Baguio Chapter)

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    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Remedios Omandac, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Edna Paredes, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)
    Sis. Lolita Carbonell (Puerto Princesa Chapter)
    Sis. Maricar Siu (Manila Chapter / Trial)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1990-2023)

    Fray Rouel Sia
    Fray Joel Villaruel

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    +Fray Cirilo Durana
    +Sis. Natividad Espino, SAR (Manila Chapter)

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    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Persiuz Joseph Decena
    Fray Helfrid Palmis (simply prof.)
    Sis. Norma Comandante, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Alyssa Kate Alviola (RAY-Valencia)

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    THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Jonathan Jamero
    Sr. Marilou Delmoro, AR
    Sis. Wilfreda Tuban, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (2000-2023)

    Fray Urbano Galanido
    Fray Mark Rochelle Renacia
    Fray Renie Villalino

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Cirilo Salas, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    +Sis. Asteria Tan, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Magdalena Padilla, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    ANNIVERSARIES OF THE AR SISTERS’ RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
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    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Bob Cabanag
    Fray Rafael Pecson
    Sis. Fe Santos, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Fidela Sabar, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Fidela Loreto, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Gloria Ramos, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
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    Kaye Anne Mendoza (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1994-2023)

    Fray Amado Emmanuel Bolilia
    Fray Jonathan Caballero

    (1999-2023)

    Fray Romeo Ben Potencio

    (2004-2023)

    Fray Renier Alviola
    Fray Bob Cabanag
    Fray Arian Josef Ocheda
    Fray Christopher Gaspar

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    VISIT OF PRIOR GENERAL TO SIERRA LEONE
    Inclusive Dates: April 25-30, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Hermina Billate, AR
    Sis. Lourdes Alburo, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Evelyn Buar, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1987-2023)

    Fray Cirilo Andan
    Fray Leander Barrot
    Fray Leopoldo Estioko
    Fray Antonio Limchaypo
    Fray Gaudencio Geronimo de Mesa, Jr.

    (1992-2023)

    Fray Ferdinand Fornilos
    Fray Julius Marcos
    Fray Cristopher Maspara
    Fray Corvin Maturan
    Fray Anthony Morillo
    Fray Vicente Ramon Jr.

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (2014-2023)

    Fray Hector Gonzales
    Fray Jess Marco Sanchez

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    April 26, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Raymund Alcedo
    Sr. Constancia Reyes, AR
    Sis. Felicely Estadilla, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Bro. Roel Dalojo, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1997-2023)

    Fray Raymund Alcedo
    Fray Louie Gabinete
    Fray Jay Parilla
    Fray Albert Pellazar
    Fray Niño Cesar Ruiz
    Fray Jerome Virtudazo

    (2003-2023)

    Fray Roy Baluarte
    Fray Allan Rubett Cabatian
    Fray Samuel Eyas
    Fray Dominador Mercado, Jr.
    Fray Allan Jacinto

    (2014-2023)

    Fray Monday Benjamine Edobor
    Fray Andrie Pugate
    Fray Jovy Gallego
    Fray Jessriel Marcha
    Fray Tomokatsu Yamaguchi
    Fray Ifeanyichukwu Maximillian Omem

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Natividad de San Jose, AR
    +Sis. Justiniana Samson, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Aurea Esmeña, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    April 27, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Lucille Encabo, AR
    Sis. Milagros Bangit, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)
    Ivy Ann Panergo (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1996-2023)

    Fray Jose Alden Alipin
    Fray Don Besana
    Fray James Bumangabang
    Fray Arnel Diaz
    Fray Rommel Rubia
    Fray Edgar Tubio

    (2002-2023)

    Fray Roderick Deguit
    Fray Ian Anthony Espartero
    Fray Teodulo Hayahay
    Fray Excel Saycon

    (2013-2023)

    Fray Kenneth Caligdong
    Fray Keneth Pahamutang
    Fray Paul Demillones
    Fray Robin Ross Plata
    Fray Neil Ryan Jarumay
    Fray Jorr Rabacal
    Fray Elpedio Sarita, Jr.

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Aleja Abellar, SAR (Cavite Chapter)

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    April 28, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE MISSIONS APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO HUNGARY

    DAY 1: ROME – BUDAPEST

    8:10     Departure by airplane from Rome/Fiumicino International Airport to Budapest
    10:00  Arrival at Budapest International Airport
    10:00  Official Welcome
    11:00  Welcome Ceremony in the square of “Sándor” Palace
    11:30  Courtesy Visit to the President of the Republic in “Sándor” Palace
    11:55  Meeting with the Prime minister
    12:20  Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corpsin the former Carmelite Monastery
    17:00  Meeting with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Seminarians and Pastoral Workers in St. Stephen’s Co-Cathedra

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Maria Lirio Guillermo, AR
    Bro. Angelito Galosino, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Ceres Alcantara, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Prudencia Fabros, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Gloria Quinte, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Bryan Angelo Ferrer (RAY-Urbiztondo) Bryle Anthony Ferrer (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (2001-2023)

    Fray Feliciano Campomanes Jr.
    Fray Roland Cepe
    Fray Henry Santiago
    Fray Anthony Irineo
    Fray Jonathan Jamero
    Fray Russell Lapidez
    Fray Virgilio Paredes Jr.
    Fray Gideon Antolin Lagrimas

    (2012-2023)

    Fray Mark Saludes
    Fray Roweno Eugenio Hamo

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Antonina Lopez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Josefina Laboriante, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

     

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    April 29, 2023

    APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO HUNGARY

    DAY 2:  BUDAPEST

    08:45      Private visit to the Children of the “Blessed László Batthyány-Strattmann” Institute
    10:15      Meeting with poor people and refugees in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
    16:30      Meeting with young people in “Papp László Budapest Sportaréna”
    18:00      Private meeting with Members of the Society of Jesus in the Apostolic Nunciature

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Hector Gonzales
    Sis. Gloria Heidi Bayona, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1989-2023)

    Fray Emilio Jaruda Jr.

    (1995-2023)

    Fray Urbano Galanido
    Fray Jaazeal Jakosalem
    Fray Mark Rochelle Renacia
    Fray Renie Villalino

    (2006-2023)

    Fray Persiuz Joseph Decena

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1986-2023)

    Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D. (Diocese of San Carlos, Negros Occ.)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Pilar de San Jose, AR

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    April 30, 2023

    GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

    WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
    Video Message of Pope Francis:
    http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/pont-messages/2023/documents/20230120-videomessaggio-gmg-lisbona.html

    APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO HUNGARY

    DAY 3: BUDAPEST – ROME

    9:30     Holy Mass in Kossuth Lajos’ Square
    16:00  Meeting with the Academic and Cultural World at the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics of the Catholic University “Péter Pázmány”
    17:30  Farewell Ceremony at Budapest International Airport
    18:00  Departure by airplane from Budapest International Airport to Rome
    19:55  Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Mavieve Joy Bernaldez, AR
    Fray Jhoben Rodriguez (deacon)
    Sis. Julieta Dawa, SAR (Laray Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1988-2023)

    Fray Paulino Romel Dacanay
    Fray Ronel Gealon

    (1993-2023)

    Fray Jose Ernil Almayo
    Fray Joel Alve
    Fray Randolph Castulo Castillo Jr.
    Fray Charlito Orobia

    (2000-2023)

    Fray Vincent Cadeliña
    Fray Radni Caparas
    Fray Dexter Palagtiosa

    (2005-2023)

    Fray Michael Catama
    Fray William Cordero Jr.
    Fray Kenneth Joseph Onda
    Fray James Dexter Tanquis

    (2011-2023)

    Fray Nimrod Launio
    Fray Rafael Pecson
    Fray Jerik Troy Siozon
    Fray John Paul Tanquis
    Fray Jayferson Baldelovar
    Fray Leo Neil Bullos
    Fray Sir Michael Dineros
    Fray John Zachary Haguisan

     

      

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