The Importance of Baptism
Many young parents from Catholic families and upbringing have been deceived by Satan about the importance of Baptism of children and adults. I’m surprised at the number who profess that it is not important or necessary to get into Heaven.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (1272) states: “Incorporated into Christ by Baptism, the person baptized is configured to Christ. Baptism seal the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark (character) of his belonging to Christ. No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism from bearing fruits of salvation.”
The Men of the Sacred Hearts receives many prayer intentions such as this on from December 13, 2023: “That our Daughter-in-law and grandchildren will be baptized.”
A consecrated woman whom I know shared with me this true story.
A woman (Abby, not her real name) who was from a broken and toxic family found herself pregnant at an inconvenient time. She was counseled by my friend at an abortion clinic on 6 Mile in Detroit MI and was turned around and had the baby. My consecrated friend stayed close to Abby who had older children as well out of wedlock and the new baby, and slowly began to lead this woman and her family to Jesus and His Mother. At this time, they had a basic understanding of Jesus and Blessed Mother.
Abby called my friend early one morning and told her that she had what she thought was a dream where Jesus appeared to her and told her “I cannot save you if you won’t let me”. He was talking about Abby getting baptized.
Those who believe will understand that yes, Jesus would come to a sinner and talk to her in a dream. The Bible is full of accounts where God talks to people in dreams.
I heard someone say, “Baptism is painless and makes getting to the Banquet quicker than the whole Purgatory thing.” The Banquet with the richest food and juiciest wines are waiting for some of us in Heaven.
I’m praying to see you there!
