Nigeria, Jan. 10 -- Shikrot Mpwi - Sunday Synopsis



Fr. Justine John DYIKUK



Dear friends in Christ,



On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Year A (11 January 2026), I bring you greetings and God's blessings!



Theme: Our Consecration in Christ



Introduction



Friends in Christ, the Baptism of the Lord brings Christmastide (the Christmas Season) to an end. Baptism is a Sacrament. Simply put, "a sacrament is an outward sign of inward grace ordained by Christ." Sacraments are carried into three: Sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation), Sacraments of Christian healing (Anointing of the Sick and Penance) and Sacraments of Christian Communion (Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony).

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