And the king was sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given; he sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

Matthew 14:9-10

"There is nothing more pleasing to God, than to see a soul who patiently and serenely bears whatever crosses it is sent; this is how love is made, by putting lover and loved one on the same level... A soul who loves Jesus Christ desires to be treated the way Christ was treated-desires to be poor, despised and humiliated"

- St. Alphonsus Liguori