Washing Instructions
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Date: 12/13/2009
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catholicroundup In the prophecy of Joel it was foretold that God would pour out his spirit on all flesh. In Acts 2, Saint Peter explained that the coming of the Holy Spirit was the fulfilment of this prophecy.
The sacrament of baptism is indeed our 'washing instructions'.
More on the book of Joel from the USCCB.
Photo from Wikipedia; painted by Michaelangelo, and located in the Sistine Chapel.