THE BIRTH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE BIRTH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Six months before the birth of Jesus we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Lord. John was conceived in a special way, his Father Zechariah was old, his mother Elizabeth was barren. From David's, descendants God, according to his promise, has brought a saviour, Jesus. John herald his coming by proclaiming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel; and John was completing his course, he would say; ''What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; ''I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet''. Act. 13:23-25 images of the Solemnity of the birth of John the Baptist O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord, all the earth. O sing to the Lord, bless his name. Proclaim his salvation day by day. Tell among the nations his glory, and his wonders among all the peoples.