Immerse in the Life of Jesus
In his Sunday Mass homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa offered a clear invitation: Immerse in the Life of Jesus. As we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we relive and embrace what Jesus Himself experienced.
To immerse means to be fully submerged. In His baptism, Jesus immersed His life in ours. He chose to become human, to walk our paths, and to share in our joys, pain, and suffering. Because He lived our humanity, Jesus understands us deeply. His baptism reveals God’s closeness to every human person.
Baptism does not end on the day we receive the sacrament. We must live it every day. We live our baptism when we continually plunge ourselves into Christ—when we choose Him in our thoughts, actions, and relationships.
As we immerse ourselves in the Life of Jesus, we also receive His grace. We experience this grace when we actively participate in the life of the Church—not only by attending Sunday Mass, but also by serving others and supporting our community. Through daily immersion, Christ transforms us and shapes us more fully into His likeness.
If we only stay at the surface of Christ’s life, real change cannot happen. Religious routines alone cannot lead us to eternal life. Only a heart renewed and reshaped by the love of Jesus can truly transform us.
When we live our baptism, we learn to hear His voice. As His sheep, we recognize Him because we belong to His flock. By immersing ourselves daily in the Life of Jesus, we come to know Him more intimately and follow Him more faithfully.
Second Sunday After Christmas- January 4, 2026
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:1-14
Second Proclamation: Ephesians 1:3-10
Gospel Proclamation: John 1:10-18
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