"Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, which consisted of men, women, and those children old enough to understand. Standing at one end of the open place that was before the Water Gate, he read out of the book from daybreak till midday, in the presence of the men, the women, and those children old enough to understand;" Nehemiah 8
"For the LORD delights in you and makes your land his spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you." Is. 62
The Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas season to an end. The scriptures counsel patience with God, one another and ourselves as God works to rebuild his image in each of us through scripture, sacrament and a life of virtue.