Christ is revealed through the Holy Spirit

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” In today’s Gospel reading (John 1:29-34), John the Baptist gives witness to Christ. He says, “I saw the Spirit descend as a dove from heaven, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him; but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, `He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” John refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God, the Lamb of the Passover; the Lamb that will deliver us from the evil of our sins. John witnesses the Holy Spirit which descended upon Jesus and remains upon him. John says he did not know Jesus, but realizes who he is once he sees the Holy Spirit. We too must recognize Jesus as the Lamb of God. We are called to allow the Holy Spirit take over our lives because it is only through the Holy Spirit that we can see Christ. Christ is revealed through the Holy Spirit. Once the Holy Spirit becomes active in your life, it is hard to deny his existence.

A Simple Prayer: Lord, fill me with the Holy Spirit so that I may grow to know you. Take over my life because it is all I have to give you.

Yours in Christ Michael Marcon