SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

The name John means “God’s gift,” and such was the Baptist. From the
moment he came on the preaching scene, he proved himself a powerful,
captivating herald of God. His bold, dramatic, austere, and uncompromising
style is what many people had in mind when they hoped for a Messiah.
But John understood that his role was to prepare the way for the One who
was to come.  His prophet witness and commitment to his call are his legacy to us. Share in his gift by being true to your own Christian calling.