We only celebrate three birthdays in the Catholic calendar, and today is St. John the Baptist’s.

In his video today, Cardinal Dolan explains today's feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral as 51 children with special needs received the Sacrament of Confirmation, where they were strengthened by grace and sealed with the Holy Spirit.

You can watch Cardinal Dolan's homily from this morning's Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral here. Today's readings are a reminder that God is never finished with us. We are God's work in progress.

In his video today, Cardinal Dolan connects the Summer Solstice to two great celebrations in our Catholic calendar.