John is his name
God, our Father,
You blessed Saint John the Baptist with the gifts of joy and humility. In his mother’s womb, Saint John leaped with joy as he recognized the presence of Jesus in their midst. Saint John humbly accepted his mission as the precursor of the Lord and his joy was complete when he heard Jesus’ voice and recognized that the time had come for Jesus to increase as he was to decrease. Saint John prepared the way for Jesus to begin his ministry here on earth. May we follow Saint John’s example of being open to the will and the Word of God and recognize Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Like Saint John, may we prepare the way of the Lord in the lives of our sisters and brothers.
Amen.
Litany of St. John the Baptist
St. John, illustrious Precursor of the Lord... Pray for us
St. John, foretold by the angel and the prophets... Pray for us
St. John, who received your name from God... Pray for us
St. John, who was conceived by a miracle... Pray for us
St. John, who leaped with joy in your mother’s womb... Pray for us
St. John, whose birth was accompanied by marvels... Pray for us
St. John, who was proclaimed great from your birth... Pray for us
St. John, at whose birth many rejoiced... Pray for us
St. John, who grew and became strong in the Spirit... Pray for us
Amen.
Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
