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

Luminous Mysteries

First Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”Matthew 3:17

Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan. The heavens open, the Spirit of God descends upon Him like a dove, and the voice of the Father is heard.

Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit

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 (Luminous Mysteries)

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

Coming up

The Holy Innocents, MartyrsFri, Dec 28 · Feast
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 30 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodTue, Jan 1 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Name of JesusThu, Jan 3 · Optional memorial
The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 6 · 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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