Third day of the Octave of Christmas the Feast of st. John the Evangelist.
Jesus king of Apostles, come let us adore him who is Christ the King. Amen.
The color of the day is white or gold.
Happy nameday to anyone who was given the name of John.
The Foundation of our Faith is an Eyewitness Account
"What we have seen and heard
we proclaim now to you so that you too may have fellowship with us." (1 John 1: 3 NABRE)
John the Evangelist whose feast is today saw Jesus, heard Him speak and touched Him several times. He leaves us a compelling eyewitness account of the solid basis of our faith. We can better appreciate what St Paul says to the Ephesians:
"[Our Household is] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone." (Ephesians 2: 20)
Brothers and sisters, won't you rejoice in the truth that our faith is sound, safe and secure?
Peace and all good, Merry Christmas. and happy feast day of st. John.
Brother Ed, OFM
