Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs – December 28, Year C
Today, on this solemn feast of the Holy Innocents, we remember the tragic event where King Herod, driven by jealousy and fear, ordered the slaughter of countless innocent children in Bethlehem. In his quest for power, Herod didn’t flinch at the shedding of innocent blood. He attempted to eliminate the very hope that the birth of Jesus represented to the world. This heart-wrenching narrative from our Gospel echoes throughout history and speaks to us today about the grave importance of protecting the innocent, especially our children.