John the Baptist

John the Baptist

Readings
Nativity of John the Baptist (June 24)
Martyrdom of John the Baptist (August 29)

Litany of John the Baptist

St. Augustine on John the Baptist
Bede the Venerable on John the Baptist

Hymn - Great Forerunner of the Morn
Hymn - For Your Spirit, Holy John

Hagiographies
James Keifer
Patron Saints Index
Catholic Encyclopedia
EWTN
American Catholic
Saints o' the Day

Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.