People who realised their sins came to John the Baptist to be baptised,’ said the Pope. ’Those who are baptised receive forgiveness of their sins because they are part of the sacrament of forgiveness and repentance. Jesus, baptised, participates in the prayers of the people and prays with us. Prayer was the first thing Jesus did when he began his public ministry... Catechesis on Jesus, man of prayer, in collaboration with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.