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Have you ever wondered why Jesus, who was without sin, was baptized? The baptism of Jesus symbolized and anticipated his death. After Christ's ascension into heaven, baptism was required for all those who became Christians. St. Paul makes the connection between baptism and death for Christians when he maintained that we are buried with Christ in baptism, so that we may rise with Him to a new life. In what way will we be good stewards of that new life in the coming year? (Courtesy International Catholic Stewardship Council, www.catholicstewardship.org)

The famous Christmas story of the visit of the magi to the baby Jesus is foretold in Psalm 72, which reveals how all nations will pay homage and pledge to serve him. We too are invited to hear the Good News of our Savior and use the gifts given to us in service to the Lord. At the beginning of this New Year it is appropriate to ask: Will we accept the Lord's invitation to embrace His Gospel more fervently? What is it that we will do to serve the Lord more faithfully this year? How will we exercise stewardship over our own gifts to proclaim the good News? (Courtesy International Catholic Stewardship Council, www.catholicstewardship.org)