Saturday of the 17th week Year C. Lv 25:1, 8-17; Mt 14:1-12
Today's gospel highlights John the Baptist's martyrdom. St. Augustine viewed this martyrdom as a testament to John's humility and a way that foreshadows Christ's own sacrifice. All highly regarded John, including Herod, but John consistently pointed to Jesus as the Messiah. He wanted to decrease so that Christ may increase. By pointing out boldly at Herod's sin with Herodias, John the Baptist is reminding us of our prophetic mission to witness to truth even at the cost of our own lives.
Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac