A Moment To Pause: Sunday 18th January 2026

A Moment to Pause - a short daily audio reflection rooted in Sacred Scripture · Jan 18, 2026 · 1m

Today we join Joseph O’Connell for our A Moment To Pause Podcast during Ordinary Time.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Our gospel reflection today comes from the Gospel of John 1: 29 to 34.

Most people think the baptism of Jesus is just a quiet moment in the Jordan.

A gentle scene Jesus standing in the river, John the Baptist pouring water. A dove in the sky. Beautiful, yes. But simple. No.

The baptism of the Lord is one of the most

explosive moments in the entire Bible.

It is the moment the old covenant hands

over the mission to the New Covenant.

The…