Astonishing “Before and After” baptism photos go viral

Fr. Gabriel Vila Verde published on his Facebook account the “before and after baptism” pictures of little Maria Flor, encouraging readers to consider observing the difference.

Here is what the priest, from the Brazilian state of Bahia, wrote:

Fr. Gabriel concluded with an exhortation regarding the importance of baptism in infancy:

“Let us try to baptize children as soon as possible. Do not deny them the right to be daughters of God!”

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