The canticle of Zechariah; Luke 1:67-79.(Reflections Today)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: December 24, 2007 | Copyright information

ZECHARIAH, [the father of John,] filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesied, saying: "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for He has visited and brought redemption to His people. He has raised up a horn for our salvation within the house of David His servant, even as He promised through the mouth of His Holy prophets from of old: Salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us, to show mercy to our fathers and to be mindful of His Holy covenant and of the oath He s...

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