The Nativity of John the Baptist

We pray the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist and sit with Saint Augustine’s insight into why John’s birth is a hallowed sign that points straight to Christ. We reflect on John as the boundary between the Old and New Testaments and ask what it means to become a “voice” that makes room for the eternal Word. • opening prayers and a Morning Offering through the Immaculate Heart of Mary • why the Church commemorates the births of John and Jesus • John’s miraculous birth and Christ’s virginal birth as signs of promise and fulfilment • John as the boundary between the two testaments and herald of the new era • the unborn John leaping at Mary’s arrival as a mark of prophetic calling • Zechariah’s silence and restored speech as an image of hidden prophecy revealed • John as “the voice” and Christ as the eternal “Word” • a closing collect asking to walk in the way of salvation If you found this time of prayer and reflection fruitful and would like more opportunities to grow in your faith, consider joining the Cristeros and purchasing our publications now available on Amazon.com. The Cristeros app is available on the Apple app and Google Play Store. More information on the Cristeros can be found at theCristeros.org.Send us Fan Mail