29 August. The Beheading of St John the Baptist
Jer 1:17-19. Like Jeremiah, we must speak out against domineering rulers. Mk 6:17-29. Mark gives a grimly sober account of John the Baptist’s execution. First Reading: Jeremiah 1:17-19. But you, gird up your loins; stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not break down before them, or I will break you…