John's disciples came, carried away his body, and buried it; then they went and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:12 GNBDK
Reflection:
The episode of the beheading of John the Baptist brings to the fore our fragility of being human. John stood for the truth even though it meant death. While Herod made bad decisions simply to please the world. How often have we found ourselves in a situation like that of Herod, where we know the right thing to do, yet because of social and peer pressure we do what's pleasing to others only to fit in. The Good news however is; what's happened is happened and has gone by. We have the now to chnage, remember, when all is lost, we can do what the disciples of John did, turn to Jesus.
Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace and the courage to always stand for the truth just like Jesus his son. May you grow in wisdom, maturity and integrity guided by his Holy Spirit. Amen
God Bless you and your loved ones :)
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