The Baptism of Jesus – Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized…After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
MT 3; 13-17
The Wedding Feast at Cana – Jesus’ first miracle — turns water into wine
There was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, Jesus, his disciples and the mother of Jesus was there. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” [And] Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.”
JN 2; 1-11
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God – Jesus proclaims the Good News
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” Jesus sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
LK 4; 18-21
The Transfiguration – Jesus is transformed before the Apostles
Jesus led Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him.”
MT 17; 1-3
The Institution of the Holy Eucharist – Jesus gives his body, blood soul and divinity
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Taking a cup, He gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for the forgiveness of sins.”
MT 26; 26-28