Daily Monitor
Sunday June 27 2021
Summary
Encourage. From the example of John the Baptist’s parents, parents ought to learn to help their children find out what their vocations are, writes Msgr John
Wynand Katende.
Every June 24, the Christian calendar observes the birthday of John the Baptist (Luke 1: 5-25). He is the third person, after Jesus and Mary His Mother, to receive such an honour. Jesus ranks to him greatest of prophets (Luke 7:28). We celebrate other saints’ feasts only on the day of their death, which is also considered their birthday in heaven.
Considering his close link with the mission of the Messiah, John’s birth was a truly holy and wonderous event. Like that of Jesus, it had been announced by Angel Gabriel. His name was given him by the angel. He serves as the bridge between the Old and New Testaments.
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