National Catholic Register

Gaudete Sunday: The Preaching of St. John the Baptist

Last week and this week, the Gospel has us make the acquaintance of John the Baptist. Last week, we were introduced to his mission in the Jordan Valley at a particular given moment to baptize as a ...
National Catholic Reporter

The Passion of John the Baptist

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart” (Psalm 90:12-13). The Lectionary gives us Mark’s lurid account of the decapitation of John the Baptist on this commemoration of ...
The Times Herald

Rev. Gus Puleo: St. John the Baptist — preparing the way

St. John the Baptist was a contemporary of Jesus Christ, who was known for his evangelization and his baptizing of Jesus Christ. This saint was born through the intercession and miracle of God to ...
National Catholic Register

On the Second Sunday of Advent, We Meet St. John the Baptist

Every year, the Church reserves the Second and Third Sundays of Advent to introduce us to the person and preaching of St. John the Baptist. The Second Sunday usually presents his figure, while the ...
National Catholic Reporter

Nativity of St. John the Baptist: In-between times

Some years ago, artist St. Joseph Sr. Marian Cowan created a small sculpture of the Visitation. It depicts two pregnant women seated, bending toward one another, knee to knee, engrossed in each ...