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The Baptism of the Lord (Isaiah 42:1–4, 6-7   Acts 10:34-38   Matthew 3:13-17) You are my chosen one...
Today, Isaiah and Matthew talk of Jesus being ‘the Chosen One’ and ‘the Beloved’.  So often, we are aware of the times when our partner annoys us. We need to develop a sensitivity so that, when we are tempted to be critical, we remember that this is my ‘chosen one’ and look for ways to affirm our partner, our ‘beloved’.