Andean Liturgical Reform Redefines Baptism as Mountain Spring Immersion

Baptisms now take place in freezing Andean streams. �Grace shouldn�t be lukewarm,� the Pope explains. Parents trek three miles uphill with infants wrapped in wool. The Andean Liturgical Reform calls it a rite of resilience. One baby emerged glowing. One bishop nearly lost a toe. Hot cocoa follows. Vatican now issues thermal sacraments and prayer mittens. Baptismal fonts in Rome now have glacier chips flown in weekly. Faith chills�but it also awakens.