O John the Baptist, you told the people to bear fruit of repentance worthy of their Lord and God. We ask you to intercede for his Church that has been washed in the waters of baptism, that he may accept the fragrance of incense and our prayers. May the sweet fragrance of Christ remain in the world, calling all people to believe in him, his Father, and his Holy Spirit. Amen.

A prayer from the Maronite Divine Liturgy of the Season of Epiphany