To paraphrase Mother Teresa ... but in our own baptism, we too are claimed as God’s own and filled with the Spirit to fulfill whatever is asked of us. Lord Jesus, you were the one whom ...

18 1224 Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself ... 1245 The solemn blessing concludes the celebration of Baptism. At the Baptism of newborns the blessing of the mother occupies a special place.

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic ... Christ the Lord has confirmed you and has placed his pledge, the Spirit, in your hearts. 120 1304 Like Baptism which it completes ...