The solemnity of the birth of John the Baptist. Luke 1:57-80
You are not forgotten!
Except for Jesus our Lord and the Blessed Virgin, John the Baptist is the only Saint whose birth is celebrated in the Catholic Church. From John the Baptist’s life story, we can learn so many lessons, such as obedience to God, humility, courage, witnessing to God and making him the center of our gospel message and of our life. Have you ever thought of the great lesson that we all should learn from John's miraculous conception and birth, despite his parents' advanced age! Elizabeth, the barren, has conceived. God has a plan for each individual's life. He remembers even those who feel that they have been forgotten. Do you feel as if God has forgotten you? Remember, you are the Elizabeth of our time. What man cannot do! God can do it!
Jesus, I trust in you!
Fr. Georges Roger BIDZOGO SAC