Saint John the Baptist

The Catholic encyclopedia has a good article about our patron see: The Catholic encyclopedia

The wikipedia also has an interesting article. See: The Wikipedia

St. John the baptist has two feasts on the church calendar

• 24 June The nativity of John the Baptist
  There are readings for a vigil mass and for the feast itself
  • Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 (586)
  • Day: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 (587)
  • see Birth of John the Baptist for audio written description
• 29 August The Martyrdom of John the Baptist
  Readings: 1 Thes 2:9-13 (427)/Mk 6:17-29* (634)
• See Death of John the Baptistfor audio written description