Biography
St. John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord through preaching conversion, a baptism of repentance, and an austere life. His mission was to point to Jesus, seeing himself as a voice at the service of the Word.
The memory of his martyrdom highlights the courage to speak truth even before power. John did not seek fame or safety, but remained faithful to the mission received from God.
His witness inspires us to speak with truth and prudence, reject complicity with sin, and decrease so that Christ may increase.
Main virtue
Prophetic courage. This virtue helps you look at daily life with faith and turn devotion into concrete action.
What this saint teaches today
This saint helps us contemplate the virtue of prophetic courage in concrete situations of daily life.
Prayer
Practical application
Choose one true and necessary word today, spoken with charity and without vanity.
