August 29, 2024 Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist
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In today’s first reading, Paul started his letter to the Corinthians. He called himself the least of the apostles. He called them the church of God. The Christians at that time were gathered in secret at each other’s homes. The end of the reading is God is faithful. Amen!
In the gospel, the story of John the Baptist’s murder is recalled. Herod has John beheaded because he spoke the truth. He told Herod that he should not lay with his brother’s wife. Scholars relate Jesus’ death to that of his cousin, John. Jesus is the truth. People often don’t want to hear the truth. Let us be faithful as God is faithful! Amen!
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