Ask Fr. Francis – God the Father reveals Jesus. What does it mean?

QUESTION: When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, the heavens opened, were there other people present at the time? Did they all see it? Did they also hear the voice of God the Father? If so, why did it not spread? If not, and only Jesus knows, what does this mean?

Was the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor meant to build up the hearts of the three apostles? For future memories, to further affirm that Jesus is the Son of God?

What was the purpose of the star leading the three kings to worship? Just for worship? But it seems that it didn’t have much impact later on, of course, it was beneficial for all followers afterwards.