The Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist

This Solemnity shows that whenever we pray God answers our prayers but some times the time for the manifestation of our answered prayers may not be immediately. Just as the case of Zechariah who has been praying for so long, God heard his prayer but delayed the manifestation to His own appointed time.

Do not waver, God has heard your plea, you only need a little patience and it shall be well with you.

YOUR DOUBTS CANNOT DEBAR THE PURPOSE OF GOD

Zechariah doubted but the purpose of God must be achieved. No matter how you doubt or think that what God promised will not come to pass, ✋ the purpose of God will and must surely come to pass in your life.
You will do well never to doubt Him anymore for His word is yes and Amen.

CONTEMPLATION

Zechariah was rendered dumb because of his doubts.  However in his dumbness, God made him to Meditate and contemplate on the mystery before him. This was why he was able to proclaim the Benedictus which has formed part of the Church's Lauds.

In our prayers,  we should cultivate the habit of silence 🔇 during which we meditate and hear God speaks to us. Then we can proclaim like the psalmist  "I thank you Lord for the wonder of my being"

Let all our lives be constant thanksgiving to God.
Righteous parents beget righteous children.
May God bless all our parents and all the children

For those couples asking for the fruit of the womb, may God meet them at their point of need and give them the grace to be patient until HIS will is done. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
God bless you

Psalm 102

The writer of Psalm 102 was desperate. He was “oppressed,” suffering great physical or emotional distress, and he lacked the strength to deal with his problems. We find in his words an indication that he was absorbed in his pain, loneliness, and personal feelings. (Ps. 102:3, 4, 6, 11) He believed that God wanted to cast him aside. (Ps. 102:10) As we see from Psalm 102, even those who are in the faith can be in pain and be struggling to focus on anything else. The psalmist felt “like a solitary bird on a roof,” as if he had only his troubles for company. (Ps. 102:7) If you ever feel that way, pour out your heart to God as the psalmist did. The prayers of the oppressed one​—your prayers—​can help you as you battle negative thoughts. God promises that “he will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their prayer.” (Ps. 102:17) Trust that promise.

God bless you