St. John the Baptist is a great exemplar of this phrase on numerous fronts, for he stands as a timeless witness to strength, perseverance and, most of all, humility.

Landscape with St. John the Baptist preaching by Pieter Brueghel the Younger at Rheinisches Landesmuseum, ... Nativity of St. John the Baptist. June 24, 2018. Isaiah 49:1-6. Psalms 139.

Being born exactly half a year before Christ, John the Forerunner by the exact time of his birth depicted his mission of preparing the way for the Lord. He was born at the time of the year (June 24) ...

St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy. In fact, the Nativity of ...

On June 23, the eve of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, ... She quotes her father: fire carries our prayers, represents life and healing and is an important part of many ceremonies.

This special week marks the celebration of the birth of John the Baptist. The names we are given is something we did not choose yet, somehow, we seem to embody its meaning and happily respond to ...

The Pope was marking the solemn feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. He noted that, apart from Our Lady, St. John is the only saint to have a birthday celebrated as a liturgical feast, ...

The Irish-American cardinal celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on June 23.

Being born exactly half a year before Christ, John the Forerunner by the exact time of his birth depicted his mission of preparing the way for the Lord. He was born at the time of the year (June 24) ...

The cardinal celebrated Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Thursday, June 12, 2025. A service of EWTN News.