Baptism

 Today is the anniversary of my baby baptism why back when.  How do I know?  I found the certificate in my parents’ files after they passed away.  I looked at it and asked myself, “Is this important to you, Terry?”  Because if it is not, then I might as well get on to some other life than being a mediocre priest who cares little about this key sacrament that changed my life.  I said, “Yes,” to my question.  I was given a Power I did not ask for or know about as an infant.  It was a Power that could change my life if I let it and cooperated.  In my circle it is called Holy Spirit.  I reflected on my YES in light of the Higher Power received in recovery.  The newly sober person, or dry, is given a gift of which they know little or nothing.  But if they don’t accept it and work with it, they will drink again and die of their addiction.  So, I like, love my Holy Spirit life.  It has saved me many a time from my character defects, weaknesses, and faults.  Recovery people remember the day they stopped their addiction.  Do you remember your baptism date?