Today is the Feast Day of John the Baptist.
This Russion Icon is from the 17th century and is entitled "John the Forerunner"
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Prayer of John the Baptist
Troubler of Israel,
Turner of Hearts,
Last but also First--
John the Baptizer!
Make straight a new path,
Through a new wilderness,
And bring a new people,
To the “Great and Fabulous Dear God”
Who awaits and invites us
To a Message that is always
Bigger than we are.
Like you,
May we grow smaller.
Troubler of Israel,
Turner of Hearts,
Last but also First--
John the Baptizer!
Make straight a new path,
Through a new wilderness,
And bring a new people,
To the “Great and Fabulous Dear God”
Who awaits and invites us
To a Message that is always
Bigger than we are.
Like you,
May we grow smaller.
Amen
from "The Center for Action and Contemplation
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