June 24, 2026, Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Holy Rosary (Glorious) | Today 7:30 pm

Friends of the Rosary, Today, June 24, the Universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, called the Precursor or Forerunner of the Lord in the three synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, as well as in the Book of John.  Like Mary, who already in the first moment of her existence, was free from original sin, John was cleansed of original sin in the womb of his mother. Therefore, for John, the day of his birth is likewise sacred. He preceded the Redeemer, representing the Old Covenant and the Law and heralding a new dispensation of grace. The nativity of John is observed six months earlier than the birth of Christ, at the time of the summer solstice. The popular custom, centered on "St. John's Fire," symbolizes Christ the Light. John was a lamp that burned and shone. Ave Maria! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy! Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app: Apple iOS, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/holy-ro... • Android Google Play, https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... New RosaryNetwork.com website