Saint John was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, often referred to as 'the beloved disciple.' He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and the brother of Saint James the Greater. He wrote the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Saint John exemplifies profound love and intimacy with Christ, remaining at the foot of the cross and receiving Mary as his mother. His writings emphasize divine love, light, and life, urging believers to love one another as Christ loved them.
O God, who through Saint John the Apostle have unlocked for us the secrets of your divine Word, grant that we may so grasp and live by his teachings that we may always walk in your light and love. Amen.