It feels like it is Christmas again as we remember the story of Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth to share the news that she is to bear God’s son. Elizabeth of course, has her own news, that even though she was now old, she was 6 months pregnant with a son, promised by God. Her son would be Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist.
Tomorrow, the Mothers’ Union of the London Diocese, come together to celebrate their work with families across the world in a special service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, starting at 7pm. The service will be interpreted into BSL.
How old was ‘old’ Elizabeth?
I thought that Mary herself was about 17 when giving virgin birth.