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The Feast of the Holy Innocents, celebrated annually on December 28th, commemorates the tragic yet profound event described in the Gospel of Matthew. This feast honors the memory of the young children of Bethlehem who were martyred by King Herod in his desperate attempt to eliminate the newborn King of the Jews, Jesus Christ.

After the Magi visited Herod in Jerusalem to inquire about the location of the newborn King, Herod became deeply troubled. He saw the prophecy of the Messiah as a threat to his throne. To locate the child, he asked the Magi to return and report to him after finding Jesus. However, the Magi, warned in a dream not to return to Herod, departed for their own country by another route.

Furious at being deceived, Herod ordered the massacre of all male children two years old and under in Bethlehem and its surrounding areas. His ruthless command sought to ensure that the Christ child, whom he viewed as a rival, would be killed.

But divine intervention preserved Jesus. An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to take Mary and the child to Egypt to escape Herod’s wrath. The Holy Family fled under the cover of night, finding safety in a foreign land while the innocent children of Bethlehem were slain.

These young martyrs, known as the Holy Innocents, were the first to shed their blood for Christ, even before they could know Him. Their sacrifice is a poignant reminder of the cost of discipleship and the suffering that often accompanies the arrival of God’s Kingdom.

Through the Feast of the Holy Innocents, the Church calls the faithful to reflect on the sanctity of life, the suffering of innocents, and the hope brought by the Christ child. It is also a day of prayer for children around the world, especially those who suffer from violence, neglect, and oppression.

This solemn feast teaches us the profound truth that God’s plan of salvation is often accompanied by suffering, yet His love prevails over all evil. The Holy Innocents, though silent in their sacrifice, bear witness to the light that no darkness can overcome.

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