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

Glorious Mysteries

First Mystery: The Resurrection

“He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.”Matthew 28:6

On the third day Jesus rises gloriously from the dead. The angel at the empty tomb tells the holy women not to be afraid, and the risen Lord Himself meets them.

Fruit of the mystery: Faith

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 (Glorious Mysteries)

The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption of Mary
The Coronation of Mary

Coming up

The Holy Innocents, MartyrsThu, Dec 28 · Feast
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 31 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodMon, Jan 1 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Name of JesusWed, Jan 3 · Optional memorial
The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 7 · Solemnity

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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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