Baptism by water, blood, or desire.
It's the "desire" part that confounds Mark.
Well, infants can undergo Baptism of Blood, but not Baptism of Desire, as they are unable to use reason. But from what I understand, Baptism of Despire must come from a strong, undying wish to serve God first. With communication technology being what it is in this day and age, I find it unlikely that such a seeker, ardently searching for God and truth, would not be led to the Catholic Church or at least a Protestant congregation (where he would in all likelihood be baptized).
In any event, Mark's point was that proselytism is still necessary, and with no recognizably "Christian" cultural and demographic space in the modern world, it is as critical as ever.
Re: "Baptism by water, blood, or desire. It's the "desire" part that confounds Mark."
I do not reject Baptism of desire. You can not claim that from my post unless you read more into them than there is there to justify such a conclusion. In fact I do not remember any of our conservation dealing specifically with that aspect.
Baptism of desire is my only hope for all my Protestant loved ones who have already passed. I cling to that hope with all my being and it is in regard to that very doctrine that I have been saying the Magnificent prayers of Saint Bridget. Because I hope.
Where you get that presumption in regard to me I do not know but speaking on matters that you have too little information seems to be a habit.