The Birth of John the Baptist (Luke .1:57-80)When John was born, it was an occasion of great joy to his parents. The child was circumcised on the eighth day according to the Jewish custom. Relatives wanted to name him Zechariah after his father. However, both Zechariah and Elizabeth insisted he would be called John. To confirm this, his father who was still dumb was given a tablet and wrote his name John. Zechariah who was dumb was able to speak again. Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and like Mary, he also sang a hymn which is referred to as the Benedictus.
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