The Best man's call

January 12, 2019

Saturday after Epiphany

1 Jn 5: 14-23; Jn  3: 22-30.

The stage is all set for the Baptism of the Lord. All through this week, we have reflected on all the passages around the event of baptism of Jesus! Only thing left is to celebrate the great event of Baptism itself, which we will be doing tomorrow. Today we are presented with the person of the baptiser!

We have the identity and role of John clarified: John calls himself the best man! What a beautiful imagery of a prophet and a minister... one who rejoices for his master! But not anyone would be chosen the best man for a bridegroom! it will be the best friend of the bridegroom who will have that privilege. And he will have the honour of staying the closest to the bridegroom all through the ceremonies of wedding!

The call is very clear: to grow in our relationship with the person of Christ, to an extent that we would be considered persons close to Christ, the begotten children of God. Everyday is an opportunity to grow in this relationship. By this evening we would begin the celebrations of the Baptism of the Lord... this day, let us dwell on our baptism... and thank God for the grace given to us in baptism. 

We have said yes to our call, at our baptism. Have we been entirely true to that yes? Let us make amends in our breach of promises and lack of commitment to the Lord and renew our resolve to grow ever closer to Christ our Lord! Let us renew our baptismal commitment, grow in our love for Christ and become worthy to be called persons close to Christ, the true begotten ones of God!