Prayers and sympathies from Saint John to open paths in your life

There is no more special date to carry out a Saint John’s prayer than June 24. The day was designated as a celebration of the divine, also known as john Baptistbeing one of the most popular saints throughout the Christian world.

His trajectory is of extreme importance for the New Testament. He was the forerunner of Jesus Christ, heralding his arrival into the world as the savior that Messiah would deliver to all. It was John who cried out in the wilderness, revealing the coming of the Lord. He is also the last of the prophets.

The saint is considered the patron saint of hoteliers, guests and prisoners. According to tradition, Isabel, her mother, erected a pole in her house and lit a bonfire to announce the birth of her son, which gave rise to this tradition in the June festivities.

History of St. John

John the Baptist was born in Aim Karim, a city in Israel. His father’s name was Zechariah and he was a priest of the temple in Jerusalem. His mother was Saint Elizabeth, cousin of Mary Mother of Jesus. He was a very desired son by his parents, since they had never been pregnant and were already old.

It was believed that Isabel was barren and could not give birth in that lifetime. However, while working, Zechariah received a visit from the angel Gabriel, announcing that his wife would have a son and that he should be called John. At first the priest did not believe it and was silent. A short time later, Isabel miraculously became pregnant.

At the same time, the angel also appeared before Mary, revealing that she would be the mother of the Savior and that her cousin would also be pregnant. It didn’t take long for the Santa to go to Isabel’s house, who, seeing her presence, felt João moving in her belly. She then raises her hands and says: “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! Whence does the mother of my Lord visit me?” (Luke 1-41-43).

When he grew up, John went to live in the desert as a form of penance, where he underwent great trials and became known as a prophet. After a few years of prayers and wanderings, the saint began to announce the coming of the Son of God and the need for Baptism. Many went to meet him, on the Jordan River, so that they could get rid of their regrets, praying the prayer of Saint John.

Knowing this, Jesus found his cousin and asked him to baptize him. Seeing him, John said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (Jn.1-29). Upon receiving Christ’s request to bless him, the man of great humility replied, “I am the one who must be baptized by you, and you come to me?” (Mt3-14). Jesus confirmed his need and John gave in to his desire. From there the direct Son of God began his public life and works that would be counted year after year.

Even in the face of all his miracles, John won King Herod’s disaffection. During his sermons, the divine denounced the adulterous decisions of the local monarch, as well as cases of corruption.

Saint Mark, in his gospel, narrates that Salome, daughter of Herodias, danced one day for Herod. The king was delighted with her and said he would give her anything she asked. Salome talks to her mother and asks for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. The sovereign then did as he had promised before the guests, on the 24th of June (Mar 6.14-29).

Prayer and prayer of Saint John

prayer of thanks

“Saint John the Baptist, who came to announce the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ our Savior, who in the middle of the desert preached to all who came to hear his holy words and on the banks of the Jordan River baptized the first believers and had the sacred honor of granting Baptism to the one who did not consider himself worthy, Jesus Christ, the anointed Son of God, make me a temple to aspire to the blessings of the crucified Christ and grant me the holy water, the same that you sprinkled on him when he said : ‘Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world’. I, poor sinner, who considered myself unworthy of the promises of Christ, from this moment on I rejoice in his most holy blessing and I bow to the sovereign will of the Father. So be it”.

prayer of intercession

“O glorious Saint John the Baptist, prince of the prophets, forerunner of the divine redeemer, firstborn of the grace of Jesus and of the intercession of his most holy mother, who were great before the Lord, by the stupendous gifts of grace with which you were wonderfully enriched from the supper. mother, and by your admirable virtues, reach me from Jesus, I ardently beg you, that you give me the grace to love him and serve him with extreme affection and dedication until death. Holy Mary, who for your sake went in haste to the house of your mother Elizabeth, to be free from original sin and filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I am sure that, loving Jesus and Mary to death, I will save my soul and in heaven with you and with all the angels and saints I will love and praise Jesus and Mary among eternal joys and delights. Amen”.

Rituals of the Saint for Protection

Spell to ward off bad energies

Pour a glass of filtered water on the floor of any room in your house, saying: “In the name of Saint John, I ask that all the bad influences that were directed at me be reversed and removed and I ask that my body be closed. forever. Amen.” Then wipe the floor with a cloth. The cup and cloth, after being washed, can be used normally.

bath for happiness

On June 24, I make a preparation using 2 liters of water, cloves, rosemary and basil. Shower with the mixture from the neck down, asking the saint for protection and joy.

Don’t forget to perform the rituals and prayer of Saint John with great faith, peace in your heart and always wishing you and your neighbor well. Only in this way will the grace of the divine fall on your life and on the paths you will still tread.