He brought joy to his parents, since St. Elizabeth was barren and beyond the typical age of childbearing.
He furthermore brought joy to the world because he heralded the coming of the Messiah, even from the moment he leapt in his mother's womb for the joy of being in Christ's presence.
His life's purpose was to point others to the Messiah, recognizing the joy that His coming would bring salvation, a great light shining brightly upon the Earth.
Here's a Leonardo Da Vinci painting of St. John the Baptist. I notice that it looks like he's pointing to the top of the staff he's holding, and it looks like the shape of a Cross.
St. John the Baptist sets a great example for us who are disciples of Jesus Christ, that the mission of our lives is to joyfully point to Jesus.
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