January 11, 2026

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The Baptism of the Lord: Pleasing To God (A) 21A
Key Passage
And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." (Luke 3:2)
Questions
Adults: Do you think that God was "well pleased" by your actions in recent weeks? Why?
Children: What good thing could you do this week that would be pleasing to God?

Readings

First Reading • The Servant Of The Lord
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3b+9b-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Peter's Discourse; The Good News Of Peace
Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Baptism Of Jesus
Matthew 3:13-17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)