The Nativity of St. John the Baptist: Feast Day June 24th Did you know that the Church only celebrates three birthdays on the liturgical calendar? Christmas—the Lord's birthday, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sept. 8th), and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24th). When we think about this, we are reminded that Jesus said, “All the prophets and the law prophesied up to the time of John” (Matthew 11:13). Saint John the Baptist is the last great prophet, the prophet to come before the Lord. We hear John the Baptist proclaim, "He must increase; I must decrease" (John 3:30). As we celebrate the birthday of Saint John the Baptist today, let’s reflect on his boldness, yet even more his humility. John the Baptist was bold in proclaiming the word of God and preparing people for the coming of Jesus, yet I believe his humility is even more powerful. Everything he did, he did for the glory of God, not for his own glory. He had a growing following, he was known thr...
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