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What makes St. John the Baptist so important that the Church celebrates his birthday?
Published June 24
Did you know the Catholic Church only celebrates three birthdays on the liturgical calendar?
Jesus. Mary. And St. John the Baptist.
Today we celebrate the birth of the one whom Jesus called the greatest born of women. John’s life had one mission: to prepare the way for Christ and point others to Him.
“He must increase, I must decrease.” (John 3:30)
Happy Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
👇 Did you know the Church only celebrates three birthdays?
