Life Thoughts June 24 (The Nativity of St. John the Baptist) – On this day the Church from ancient times has honored the birth of the one who would proclaim a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel (Acts 13:24). In our time and country, this day also marks the anniversary of a Supreme Court decision that restored states’ ability to restrict abortion. Inspired by John the Baptist, we continue to call our nation to repentance. But the goal is not merely to outlaw abortions but to also speak to hurting hearts the comfort that their iniquity is pardoned (Isaiah 40:1-2). Rev. Joseph Signore (Festivals) So urce: https://lutheransforlife.org/resources/life-thoughts