1. The Baptism in the Jordan
And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Mt 3:17) ...
  1. John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
  2. "I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord."
  3. "One mightier than I is coming after me."
  4. "I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
  5. Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: "Behold the Lamb of God."
  6. After the baptism a voice from Heaven: "This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased."
  7. The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove.
  8. In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of baptism.
  9. The divine Trinity: the voice of the Father is heard as the Spirit descends upon the Son.
  10. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days.