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St. Stephen Catholic Church Fr. Robert Knight, Pastor 11514 State Hwy A, P.O. Box 233 Richwoods, MO 63071 Phone: (573) 678-2207 Fax: (573) 678-2380 email: parish354@archstl.org Website: ststephenrichwoodsmo.com January 9, 2022 The Baptism of the Lord He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. ---- Titus 3:5  “John answered them all, ‘I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming...he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit... ” (LUKE 3:16) The Catholic Catechism states that“Jesus’ immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God’s will.”In other words, as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus the gift of ourselves. Surrender yourself to God, place your trust in Him and allow the Holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of God. |