Feast of the day: June 24 Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
NATIVITY OF SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA
PRAYER
Saint John the Baptist, who was called by God to prepare the way for the Savior of the world and invited people to penance and conversion, ensure that our hearts are purified from evil because we become worthy to welcome the Lord. You who had the privilege of baptizing in the waters of the Jordan the Son of God made man and of indicating him to all as Lamb who takes away the sins of the world, obtain for us an abundance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and guide us in the way of salvation and peace. Amen.
OTHER PRAYERS
TRIDUO in preparation for the party:
1) O glorious St. John the Baptist, who was the greatest prophet of women born: although sanctified from the womb, you would like to retire to the desert to dedicate yourself to prayers and penance. Obtain for us from the Lord the detachment from any ideal terrain to move towards the recollection of dialogue with God and the mortification of passions. Glory to the Father ..
2) O zealous forerunner of Jesus who, without working any miracle, attracted the crowds to you to prepare them to welcome the Messiah and to listen to his words of eternal life, obtain docility to the inspirations of the Lord so that with the testimony of our life we can lead souls to God, especially those who need his mercy most. Glory to the Father ..
3) O undefeated martyr who for your fidelity to the Law of God and for the sanctity of marriage you opposed the examples of dissolute life at the cost of freedom and life, obtain from God a strong and generous will so that, overcoming every human fear, we observe God's Law, we profess faith openly and follow the teachings of the Divine Master and his holy Church. Glory to the Father ..
LET'S PRAY
O Father, who sent St. John the Baptist to prepare a willing people for Christ the Lord, cheer your Church with the abundance of the gifts of the Spirit, and guide her on the path of salvation and peace. For Christ our Lord.
(prayer to be recited on 21-22-23 June)
NOVENA TO SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA
1. O glorious Saint John, who with your life have honored your name which means "Grace of God", obtain for us also to live holy, so as to honor the glorious name of "Christian" that we carry from the day of our Baptism . Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
2. O Glorious Saint John, who retired to the desert to lead an austere and holy life, obtain the grace of never being slaves to money and earthly things, but that we use them to accumulate treasures in heaven, where no one will be able to steal them . Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
3. O glorious Saint John, as soon as you heard the voice of God you went to the Jordan River to baptize and prepare people for the coming of the Son of God, obtain the grace of always being docile to the voice of the Lord to deserve to enter into life eternal. Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
4. O glorious Saint John, who was the first to recognize and proclaim Jesus Christ as the true Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, let the purpose of our life be to make known to everyone the lovable figure of our Savior and to to have his gospel of salvation accepted. Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
5. O glorious Saint John whom before Jesus you said you were unworthy to untie the laces of his sandals, obtain the grace of being humble and to seek exaltation not from men, but from God. Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
6. O glorious Saint John, who tirelessly taught the way of salvation to all who came to you, obtain the grace of continually instructing our neighbor in the truths of the faith, always building him up with words and example. Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
7. O glorious Saint John, who with great courage reproached not only the Scribes and Pharisees, but also King Herod himself, obtain for us the grace of never allowing ourselves to be conditioned by anyone of this earth in doing our duties and good works. Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
8. O glorious Saint John, who, locked in prison, did not stop preaching Jesus Christ and bringing souls to Him, obtain the grace of always being faithful to the Lord and to his Gospel whatever adversity or persecution may occur on earth.
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
9. O glorious Saint John who died a martyr beheaded, obtain for us to always be witnesses of Jesus like you, willing to sacrifice life also for the glory of the Lord Jesus, to ensure eternal life with you in the glory of Heaven. Glory to the Father ..
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.