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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian Beheading of John the Baptist Martyr
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| History: There is no doubt that
blessed John suffered imprisonment and chains as a witness to our Redeemer,
whose forerunner he was, and gave his life for him. His persecutor had
demanded not that he should deny Christ, but only that he should keep silent
about the truth. Nevertheless, he died for Christ. The feast of his
beheading is celebrated on
August 29th. Prayer: God our Father, you called John the Baptist to be the herald of your son's birth and death. As he gave his life in witness to truth and justice, so may we strive to profess our faith in your gospel. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C) 1975, Volume IV, pp. 1359, 1362. |
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