December 27, 2010
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

Read

Learn more about Saint John the Apostle from the Franciscans American Catholic Web site.

Pray

Saint John begins his first epistle by writing, "Our message is the Word of life. We announce what existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our own eyes, what we have touched with our own hands."
Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things were made, give us the grace to do your will, to protect those forgotten and walk with those who need us. For you are God for ever and ever. Amen.

Reflect

In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus implores us to love each other (Jn 13:34). Read the first encyclical of Pope Benedict VVI,Deus Caritas Est and reflect on the nature of Christian love and charity.

Act

Share your love of God by performing an act of charity today. Return duplicate or unneeded Christmas gifts and donate your refund to your local Catholic Charities agency.