The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Gospel – Luke 1:57-66,80
“The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, ‘His name is John.’ And they were all astonished”. In the birth of St. John the Baptist we can see how God makes His plan work in all circumstances. Zachariah and Elizabeth were old, but the plan of God worked. Zachariah was doubtful about the plan, but the plan of God worked through a very visible sign in Zachariah himself. The family members wanted to name the child after the family, but the plan of God worked. When God has a plan, everything falls into its order. And what we must do is to follow the plan like Zachariah. He asked for a writing-tablet to explain the plan of God to other, to write the name given to the child by God. Often, we don’t have the patience to ask for writing-table to explain the Word of God. It’s important that the people around us understand the Word of God. Don’t get annoyed, irritated, have the patience to explain those around you the Word of God. Let’s reflect: Do I have the patience to explain the Word of God to others?
Monday 24 June
