INNOCENT BLOOD

The priests and prophets said to the princes and to all the people,

Saint Alphonsus

"This man deserves death; he has prophesied against the city, as you have heard with your own ears."
Jeremiah gave this answer to the princes and all the people: "It was the LORD who sent me to prophesy against the house and city all that you have heard.  Now, therefore, reform your ways and your deeds; listen to the voice of the LORD your God, so that the LORD will repent of the evil with which he threatens you. As for my, I am in your hands; do with me what you think good and right. But mark well: if you put me to death, it is innocent blood you bring on yourselves, on this city and its citizens.
For in truth it was the LORD who sent me to you, to speak all these things for you to hear."
Mass Readings     

“He who trusts himself is lost. He who trusts God can do all things.”  Saint Alphonsus

Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants,
"This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; this is why mighty powers are at work in him"


Have mercy on me O LORD. Deliver me from every evil.