Saints + Scripture: Feast of Saint John the Apostle

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Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

Generally listed as the youngest apostle, he was brother to James, who was another of the Twelve Apostles.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Feast of St. John
The First Letter of John, chapter one, verses one thru four;
Psalm Ninety-seven (R/. twelve), verses one & two, five & six, & eleven & twelve;
The Gospel according to John, chapter twenty, verses one(a) & two thru eight.

Commentary: Video reflection by Jem Sullivan, Ph.D. (U.S.C.C.B.): Daily Reflection.

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Papal Quote o' the Day

"The measure of our love cannot be found simply in the weak capacity of the human heart. We must love according to the measure of the Heart of Christ. With renewed conviction, proclaim your fidelity to Christ, the Redeemer of humanity."
—Pope St. John Paul II the Great (1920-2005, feast day: 22 October)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"Open wide your door to the One Who comes. Open your soul, throw open the depths of your heart to see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the sweetness of grace. Open your heart & run to meet the Sun of eternal light that illuminates all men."
—St. Ambrose of Milan, Doctor of the Church (340-397, feast day: 7 December)

Chesterton Quote o' the Day

"The fun of Christmas is founded on the seriousness of Christmas."
—G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936)