HOMILY OF MONDAY 12TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, ‘His name is John.’ And they were all astonished. At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God.
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
INTRODUCTION
Good Morning my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, marking the moment when St. John the Baptist, the one whom the Lord had sent before Him to prepare His path, was born into the world, itv was approximately six months before the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Himself, based on the Scriptural tradition that Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist and the cousin of Mary, the Mother of Our Lord, had been pregnant for about six months when the Archangel Gabriel came to visit Mary in Nazareth to announce to her the Good News of the coming of the salvation of God. Elizabeth and Mary were both recipients of great graces from God, and their pregnancies were both miraculous and wonderful, truly graces and blessings of God.
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FROM OUR FIRST READING
In our first reading of today, we find the following words, “The Lord called me from birth, made me his servant, and promised to make me a light to the nations, bringing salvation to the ends of the earth”.
FROM OUR SECOND READING
In our second reading, Paul said that God raised David and promised a savior, Jesus. John the Baptist announced Jesus’ coming, and Paul delivered this message of salvation.
FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
In our gospel passage, we hear how Elizabeth gave birth to John, and despite initial opposition, both parents insisted on his name. Zechariah’s speech was restored, causing amazement and discussion. John grew strong in spirit and lived in the desert.
WHAT IS THE MAIN MESSAGE OF TODAY’S FEAST?
The main message of todays liturgy is to prepare for Jesus. John the Baptist teaches us to repent and focus on God’s plan for us. Therefore, we are all called to prepare our hearts by repenting, praying, and focusing on Jesus. We should live simply and follow God’s teachings.
CONCLUSION
Dear friends in Christ, John the Baptist’s mission was to prepare the way for Jesus through repentance and conversion. In our journey, we are called to do the same. Just as John proclaimed a baptism of repentance, we should focus on humility, service, and spiritual readiness.
I wish you all a Blessed Feast of the Birthday of saint John the Baptist
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