[Catholic Caucus Devotional] My Catholic Life! Catholic Daily Reflections: The Baptist’s Final Sermon - Saturday, August 29, 2026

Daily Readings from the USCCBMemorial of the Passion of Saint John the BaptistHerod was the one who had John the Baptist arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Mark 6:17–19Today’s memorial recalls one of the most appalling acts of murder the world has ever known, surpassed only by the crucifixion of the Son of God....