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From the Jordan to Our Time: The Silent Strength of Christian Humility
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
With the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the Christmas season comes to a close, yet one of the most profound revelations of Jesus’ identity is opened to us. In the homily delivered on January 11, 2026, at the church of Santa Maria in Cappella, Deacon Massimiliano Floridi leads the faithful into the mystery of a God who chooses humility as the path of salvation.Why does Jesus—sinless and the Son of God—accept John’s baptism, a rite of purification meant for sinners? The answer is not theoretical but deeply existential: Jesus chooses to share the human condition to the very end, to “fulfill all righteousness” by adhering to the Father’s plan together with humanity, not above it.The baptism in the Jordan thus becomes a luminous manifestation of a God who does not impose Himself, but serves; who does not exalt Himself, but humbles Himself; who does not dominate, but accompanies. In a world marked by violence, arrogance, wars, and new forms of supremacism, this feast profoundly challenges the personal, communal, and even social conscience of Christians.The homily concludes with a strong call to witness: if Christ chose the way of humility and service, all the more are we called to recognize our limits and to make visible—each in our own role—the discreet yet powerful light of the Gospel.The video of the homily is available with English subtitles. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cantus.substack.com/subscribe
