The Catholic Church concludes the Christmas season by celebrating the Baptism of Our Lord. Today’s first reading comes from the prophet Isaiah, who prophesied to the Israelites during the Babylonian Exile in the middle of the sixth century before Christ. In this time of darkness, Isaiah proclaimed, “Here is my servant whom I uphold… upon whom I have put my spirit.” God’s messenger came to the people at their lowest point, promising that a servant would restore justice, peace, and hope.