Aug. 29 Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist , Memorial

Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Ps 119(118):46-47:I spoke, O Lord, of your decrees before kings, and was not confounded; I pondered your commands and loved them greatly.Communion Antiphon, Jn 3:27, 30:John answered and said: He must increase; but I must decrease.Preface, The mission of the Precursor:It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,