Mark 6:14-29 Sir 47:2-11 / Psa 18 …when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!” (Mark 6:16) John the Baptist is our model, For Truth his life he sacrificed; Let his courage be our ideal, As followers of Jesus Christ. King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ [...]
Luke 7:24-30 Isa 54:1-10 / Psa30 …among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. (Luke 7:28) We may be the least in God’s kingdom, But if we are faithful to His Word He will grant us [...]
Mark 6: 17-29 Jer 1: 17-19 / Psa 71 “Ask of me whatever you wish, and I’ll give it to you.” He even swore with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, even to half my kingdom.” (Mark 6:22-23) St. John the Baptist is our model, For Truth his life he sacrificed; May [...]
Matthew 14: 1-12 Lev 25:1,8-17 / Psa 67 “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” (Matthew 14:2) Beware of a dancing girl’s sway, Her passion can burn like hot coal; Take care lest she leads you astray, Like Herod you might [...]
Luke 1: 57-66 Mal 3:1-4,23-24 / Psa 25 …to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. (Luke 1: 63-64) Preceded by a prophecy, His name set his father’s tongue free. Like St. John may we proclaim boldly [...]
Matthew 11:11-15 Isa 41:13-20 / Psa 145 …the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence are taking it by force. (Matthew 11:12) Our voices will not be silenced, For justice and truth we shall stand; Peace will overcome violence, And freedom shall reign in our land. Jesus said: “Truly, I say to [...]
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