John the Baptist demanded proof that those seeking baptism were sincere. “‘Bear fruits in keeping with repentance’”, he ...

John the Baptist preached a personal responsibility to turn away from pride and sin, changing the direction of our hearts and ...

This is Spanish artist Bartolome Esteban Murillo’s depiction of John the Baptist pointing to Jesus Christ as the savior of mankind. Murillo lived from 1617-82. (Courtesy Photo) Jesus told a crowd in ...

“Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he” (Matthew 11,10-11). “Do not ...

St. John the Baptist was a contemporary of Jesus Christ, who was known for his evangelization and his baptizing of Jesus Christ. This saint was born through the intercession and miracle of God to ...