The vocation of Saint John

Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist

Image above the birthplace of St. John the Baptist (Ain Karem, Israel)

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Isa 49:1-6

Coasts and islands, listen to me, pay attention, distant peoples. Yahweh called me when I was in the womb, before my birth he had pronounced my name. He made my mouth like a sharp sword, he hid me in the shadow of his hand. He made me into a sharpened arrow and concealed me in his quiver. Read More