When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Mk.6:29
John the Baptist's body is desecrated by Herod (beheaded) then honoured by his disciples (buried).
Burying the dead is the seventh corporal work of mercy. The Church has always done this. Why? It recognises that all human beings are made in the image of God.
Now I think about it, why wait until someone is dead before honouring them? How about seeing the rough sleeper in the subway as made in God's image. Love knows no limits.
Jesus, every human life is precious in your sight. Help me see people as you see them and love them as you love them.
Saint John the Baptist, please pray for us.
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