Baptismal Font

If you were to go to any Catholic Church, you might see baptismal fonts of all shapes and sizes. There are the fonts by each door so people can sign themselves as they enter and leave church to large baptismal pools where full immersion baptisms can be administered. The journey to baptismal life begins at the doors of the church but culminates around the baptismal font because that is where we are washed clean of original sin and begin our new life. Saint Paulinus of Nola wrote this on the sacred baptismal font: "From this font, which gives life to souls in need of salvation, flows a living water of divine light. The Holy Spirit comes down from heaven upon this 'river' and joins the sacred waters with the heavenly source; the stream teems with God and the eternal seed gives birth to holy offspring by its fruitful waters" (St. Anthony Messenger Press, Jan. 9, 2011). With baptism, we are welcomed into God's family and begin our journey of being faithful witnesses and disciples. Each time we dip our hand in the baptismal font or even see a baptismal font, no matter the shape or size, let us be mindful of the beautiful gift of baptism that we have received. God Bless You!!!