st. John the Baptist. - the model apostle

The manliness of John the Baptist
- knows what grit is
- unafraid of consequence for speaking the truth
- called people to repentance. Not afraid to say sorry 
- dedicated
- knows when to let go as he let go of 2 disciples to jesus, unattached to material things, to glory, sees the disciple potential, magnanimous- see the diamond in them 
- I am unfit to undo his sandals, humble
- the cousin of jesus, but doesn't claim this title 


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