June 24, 2024: The Birth of John the Baptist

Lord Jesus Christ, You are glorified in the memory of Your saints. They labored well in Your vineyard, and You have extended Your inheritance to them, making them brothers and sisters in the kingdom. To their number You raised up John, holy forerunner and wise messenger. And today Your Church honors his memory with the songs and praises of her children who say:

Come in peace, Mediator of the two testaments. You perfected them both, for the old was yours to complete, and the new was yours to announce.

Come in peace, prophet and apostle. For truly you are the last of the prophets and the first among apostles.

Come in peace, great priest. Your birth was greeted with signing and dancing, and with a dance and a song, your martyr’s crown was won.

Through your prayers, O Baptized, may we all become shares in the mercy and compassion of Your Lord. You proclaimed His new dispensation, and we will praise Him, now and forever.

Amen.

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Sedro for Praises of John the Baptizer, Fenquitho