Fr. Miguel reflects on the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist through the words of St. Augustine. Unlike typical martyrs questioned about their faith, John was killed simply for speaking the truth—that it was unlawful for Herod to take his brother’s wife. Fr. Miguel connects John’s witness to our own time, where even simple truths can provoke hatred and persecution. Drawing from the Catechism, Mother Angelica, and the words of Christ, he challenges us to live courageously in a world that resists the truth. All times are open season for martyrs—are we ready to be witnesses?
