Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Why Was Jesus Baptized? : Why was Jesus baptized? John the Baptist's baptism was for the repentance of sin, but Jesus was sinless. First, His Baptism settled the question in the hearts of the people that John might be the Christ. Secondly, it revealed Who is the Person of Christ. He is the Son of God. But Christ's Baptism also reveals who we are to become! Today's Gospel for the Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan is discussed in Fr. John Paul Shea's homily.