12th Week of Ordinary Time C – Tuesday – Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we celebrate the nativity of Saint John the Baptist, we are invited to reflect not only on the unique mission of this great prophet—the forerunner who prepared the way for Christ—but also on the profound mystery and dignity of every human life. From the very beginning, from the womb of Elizabeth, John was chosen, consecrated, and sent forth as a light to the nations. His very existence was a sign of God’s providence, and his birth was met with rejoicing by all who recognized the hand of the Lord upon him.