At the beginning of the funeral rite the priest welcomes our body at the entrance of the church and sprinkles baptismal water. It is a profound reminder that a funeral celebrates what baptism begins; namely a life given to God. On the day of baptism the entirety of our humanity is embraced by Christ.
All too often our culture relegates faith to become a personal sentiment or opinion. As Catholics, we ascribe to more than ethereal spirituality but to a life lived in relationship to the incarnate love of God. Christ in the Sacrament of the Church and the Sacrament of Life is the fullness of God’s redemptive love.
During this year of faith the Pope suggests that we make a pilgrimage to the Church where we were baptized. I suggest you make a visit to that church or any church on the anniversary of your baptism. If you don’t know the date… find out… the parish will gladly tell you. We need these physical times and places to reconnect with our faith.
Happy Baptism Day!