Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist: Birth of John the Baptist 586
Key Passage
The angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Sechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. (Luke 1:13)
Questions
Adults: What do you find yourself praying for most? Take time this week to listen during times of prayer to hear what God might be calling you to.
Children: Do you remember a time when one of your prayers has been answered?
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Readings

Psalm
Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
First Reading • Call of Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Salvation as the Goal of Faith
1 Peter 1:8-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Announcement of the Birth of John the Baptist
Luke 1:5-17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist: Nativity of St. John the Baptist 587
Key Passage
Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet. (Acts 13:25c)
Questions
Adults: In what ways do you help people in your life prepare themselves for meeting Jesus?
Children: How do you help others to be their best, as John did?
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Readings

First Reading • Servant of the Lord
Isaiah 49:1-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Salvation From the Family of Abraham
Acts of the Apostles 13:22-26 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • The Nativity of John the Baptist
Luke 1:57-66, 80 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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