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Day 174: Living Our Baptism

2025/6/23
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The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
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This chapter explores the identity of John the Baptist through Alexander Ivanov’s painting, "The Appearance of Christ Before the People." It delves into John's humility, his recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, and his pivotal role in preparing the way for Christ. The Gospel of John, chapter 1, provides the scriptural context for this meditation.
  • John the Baptist's humility in recognizing Jesus as the Messiah
  • Ivanov's painting as a visual representation of the baptism of Jesus
  • John's pivotal role in preparing the way for Christ
  • John's ascetical life and his prophetic calling

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Through Alexander Ivanov’s painting, The Appearance of Christ Before the People, Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates the baptism of Jesus and the profound humility of John the Baptist, who recognizes Christ and directs his followers to Him. The artwork and Gospel text together highlight John’s deep spiritual freedom and his role in preparing the way for the Messiah. We are encouraged to live out our own baptismal calling by pointing others to Jesus through humble witness, love, and trust in God’s will. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

All of the Sacred Art we’ll be meditating with can be found in the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, for free linked in the complete prayer plan, or in the Ascension App. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy).