As we sat in the early morning desert sun and listened to Mike read the scripture I was mesmerized by the river. I was mere feet away from where Jesus was baptized. Listening to the words and being in the spot was so emotional and amazing. I got choked up thinking about the gift of life Jesus gave us through his own baptism. We renewed our baptismal vows and it was surreal to think this was actually happening on the river Jordan. Fr. Drew took a switch from the bank and sprinkled water on us like it was Easter morning. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better we put our feet in. Talk about immersing yourself in history!!!
We aren't learning the gospels...we are experiencing the gospels. Living the gospels. They are coming alive in ways that I never imagined and in ways that I'll never forget. We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ. That is our call to ministry as Catholics. How cool it was today that we renewed our commitment to our ministry in the place that Jesus began his.
Thank you for this amazing experience. You are in my constant prayer.
Angela Herman, Hayden High School
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