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

Sorrowful Mysteries

First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”Luke 22:42

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays in anguish as His Passion approaches. His sweat becomes like drops of blood, and He surrenders Himself wholly to the Father’s will.

Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for sin · conformity to God’s will

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 (Sorrowful Mysteries)

The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

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The Holy Innocents, MartyrsSat, Dec 28 · Feast
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 29 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodWed, Jan 1 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Name of JesusFri, Jan 3 · Optional memorial
The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 5 · 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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