Today the priest explained how he forms his hand in the shape of a dove over the host as he is calling the Holy Spirit down to consecrate it. He also explained that in the eastern churches they actually flap a cloth near the celebrant to symbolize the Holy Spirit as the descending dove. I had never before connected the moment of Christ's baptism with the consecration at Mass. Not only was it wonderful to learn about this meaningful detail of the Mass, but I love it when our faith ties together two seemingly distinct concepts that helps me to see and understand each more fully.