St. John is the virgin Apostle, crowned with the halo of those who knew how to conquer their flesh; for this reason, he became "the disciple whom Jesus loved." Thanks to his angelic purity, he imbibed that wholesome wisdom of which the Epistle of the Mass speaks and which has given to him the halo of the Doctors. Finally he received the halo of the Martyrs, since he barely escaped a violent death. It is to St. John, who wrote a Gospel, three Epistles and the Apocalypse, that we owe the most beautiful pages on the Divinty of the Word made flesh, and it is for this reason that the virgin Apostle is symbolized by the eagle. His name is mentioned with the other Apostles' names in the Canon of the Mass. St. John the Evangelist departed this life at Ephesus (†101).
Happy Name Day to John!
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It was wonderful to speak with all of you twice on Christmas Day! we miss the three of you...all of the photos are awesome; I e-mailed the album link to Scavone and Joy relatives. Happy feast day to you, John Patrick...I drink you the love of St. John!
1-2-3 Mom
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