Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

Feast

John, the beloved disciple, rested on Jesus’ breast at the Last Supper and received Mary as his mother at the Cross. He is honored as author of the fourth Gospel.

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Finding in the Temple

“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:49

After three days of sorrowful searching, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

Fruit of the mystery: Piety · joy in finding Jesus

A prayer with Saint John

Lord Jesus, you called Saint John to carry your Gospel to the world. By the prayers of Saint John, help me to hear your word and to share it gladly. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

Coming up

The Holy Innocents, MartyrsTue, Dec 28 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodSat, Jan 1 · Solemnity
The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 2 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Name of JesusMon, Jan 3 · Optional memorial
The Baptism of the LordSun, Jan 9 · Feast

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Liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the USA (General Roman Calendar and U.S. proper), checked against the USCCB liturgical calendar. Readings: citations from the U.S. Lectionary for Mass, text from the Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).

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