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Memory for the Week of 2/28-3/4
We will be continuing with the third part of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism this week. All memory will be fill-in-the-blank.
Tuesday, 3/1 (The Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Third)
How can water do such great things? Certainly not just water, but the word of God in and with the water does these things, along with the faith which trusts this word of God in the water. For without God’s word the water is plain water and no Baptism.
Wednesday, 3/2 (The Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Third continued…)
But with the word of God it is a Baptism, that is, a life-giving water, rich in grace, and a washing of the new birth in the Holy Spirit, as St. Paul says in Titus, chapter three:
Thursday, 3/3 (The Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Third continued…)
“He saved is through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,…
Friday, 3/4 (The Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Third continued…)
…so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying.”
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