When we remember today the baptism of Jesus, we place our faith before you and before all the christians of the world.

* So that all baptised people show themselves as happy, amusing, hardworking, just and, above all, very loving people,

THANKS FOR MY BAPTISM, LORD.

* So that those who do not feel your presence inside them or do not notice your dynamism, hear your voice, Lord,

THANKS FOR MY BAPTISM, LORD.

* So that we know how to console and help your children to be experts in human beings to make life easier for everyone,

THANKS FOR MY BAPTISM, LORD.

* So that the people of your church may portray themselves as a chant to love, simplicity, justice and joyfulness,

THANKS FOR MY BAPTISM, LORD.

* With his baptism, Jesus began his public life. May we, thinking about him, feel the strength of the Lord to present him to others,

THANKS FOR MY BAPTISM, LORD.

* For those who are distanced, those who reject you, those who do crazy things in your name, today we ask you to make yourself present in their lives,

THANKS FOR MY BAPTISM, LORD.

Receive, Lord, the cheerfulness with which we today celebrate our baptism, may remember it and affectionately give thanks so that you fill us with your strength and mercy.

Mari Patxi Ayerra

Traducción de Hugo Castelli