Epiphany daybook, week 2: You are my Son, the beloved

My Epiphany daybook for these days of witness. Join me, won't you? (see all of the Epiphany daybook posts from 2015 here)

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look

The Baptism of Christ

Joachim Patinir

source

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read

Mark 1:4-11: You are my Son, the beloved; with you I am well pleased

{all readings for the day: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11}

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pray 

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. (source)

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listen

Everything Is New / Battle Hymn of the Republic

Tim Coons

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do

Today is a good day to renew your baptism vows -- whether in your corporate worship service or in your family or personal prayer time.  This post from my son's baptism includes the Anglican baptism liturgy, if you'd like to use that.

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