Today we celebrate the nativity of John the Baptist. As Christ’s Nativity is December 25th, the brightest day after the winter solstice, we celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist on June 24th which is the darkest after the summer solstice as a physical reminder of his words, “He must increase; I must decrease” (John 3:30).
St. John the Baptist was a model saint and the last prophet preparing the world for Jesus Christ. Today, we are called to proclaim the Gospel and bring others to Jesus Christ. Let us continue to follow is witness in preparing others to encounter the Lord.