“The Baptism” (detail) by Pietro Longhi [Public domain]
“Why is this day so important? Clearly, it is more than just a fancy white gown and a party.”
Almost every year on the upcoming feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Pope Francis encourages Christians to celebrate the day of their baptism:
“The celebration of Jesus’ baptism invites every Christian to remember his or her own baptism. I cannot ask you whether you remember the day of your baptism, because most…