HIS NAME IS JOHN

June 24, 2025 Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Luke 1:57-66 The birth of Saint John the Baptist is a sacred testimony to one of the most consoling truths we can hold onto: God never forgets. Elizabeth, once called barren, now cradles a miracle in her arms. What seemed impossible became real—not because of luck, but because of a faithful God who sees even the hidden tears. In a world where people often forget promises, birthdays, and even names, our God forgets nothing—not your prayers, not your pain, not your purpose. God has no dementia. He remembers each soul, each sigh, and every longing heart. Zechariah, once silenced in disbelief, now proclaims with joy, “His name is John.” It’s a name chosen by heaven, not by custom. This moment shows us that when we surrender to God’s will, even after seasons of silence, our voice is restored, and our hope is renewed. God is never late. He is never distracted. While we may grow weary in waiting, God is always faithfully working in the background, weaving our story into something beautiful and eternal. Our delays are not denials—they are divine preparations. And so the neighbors ask, “What then will this child be?”—because even they sense something holy unfolding. When life feels barren, when we think we’ve been forgotten, we must remember this: God doesn’t forget anyone. Not Elizabeth, not Zechariah, not you. Even if everyone else overlooks you, God remembers. His love is not fading. His memory is not weak. Your name is written on the palm of His hand, and His plan for you is more faithful than time itself. Let that truth console your heart: God never forgets. God has no dementia. Blessings Fr. Jhack