the Holy Spirit, represents the New Law of the New Covenant. Thus He can say, “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (Jn. 8:12). Before, Israel had to walk by the light of the written Torah, but now they are called to walk in the light of Christ. The baptism of Jesus is the time that the light begins to dawn, as the clouds of heaven are rent for the descent of the Holy Spirit, who shines down upon the Son. The striking image of
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