SUNDAY’S READINGS | 1 Epiphany, January 8, 2023 Isa. 42:1-9 Ps. 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matt. 3:13-17 Jesus “came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him” (Matt. 3:13). John objects, saying, “I need to be baptized by you” (Matt. 3:14). We may, although for different reasons, share John’s objection. John would have preferred to be baptized by Jesus because he … [Read more...] about Year A, Baptism of Our Lord: Public, Private, Noise, and Silence
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East African Leaders Back Abp. Badi’s Peace Call
By Jesse Masai Two presidents have backed a call by Archbishop Justin Badi’s call for peace in South Sudan. Civil strife and a steady flow of refugees have plagued the nation, Africa’s youngest, despite a comprehensive peace agreement in 2005 with its predominantly Muslim northern neighbor, Sudan. Hostilities have particularly intensified in Upper Nile and Jonglei … [Read more...] about East African Leaders Back Abp. Badi’s Peace Call