Prayer to be joyful on the birthday of St. John the Baptist

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Philip Kosloski - published on 06/24/21

Ask God to fill your heart with spiritual joy on this feast in honor of St. John the Baptist.

Birthdays are typically days of great joy, both for the person celebrating it and for their family and friends.

Why shouldn't the birthday of St. John the Baptist similarly be a day of joy?

Here is a short prayer from the Raccolta that asks God for the grace of spiritual joy.

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