We anticipate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday and reflect upon Christ's mission and fidelity to God's Will in his life as he takes this first step of manifesting the purpose for his coming among us.
Perhaps this would be a good time to use a water ritual in our prayer, i.e., a washing of the hands, a favorite vessel holding refreshing, cool water, a photo of our favorite "water place" where we had prayed and known God's loving presence.
May Jesus the Lord and the Son in Whom God is so very well pleased, help us to take the "first steps" we need to live the vocation to which we are called. This is our prayer for you, dear reader!