A Christmas Reflection: The Feast of St. John the Apostle ~ The Imaginative Conservative

St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary

Vladimir Borovikovsky (1757–1825), “St. John the Evangelist,” ca. 1804-1809. / Credit: Public domain National Catholic Register, Dec 27, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. John, both an apostle and an evangelist, played a very prominent role in many of... [...]

Drinking a Cup of Love on the Third Day of Christmas.

The Third Day of Christmas is the Feast of Saint John the Apostle, also known as St. John the Evangelist and St. John of Patmos. In the New Testament, he is affectionately referred to as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.”While St. Stephen, commemorated on the Second Day of Christmas, died as a martyr, St. John lived to a ripe old age, and he is unique among the Twelve Apostles as the only one of them to die of natural causes rather than violence. …

St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple

Vladimir Borovikovsky (1757–1825), “St. John the Evangelist,” ca. 1804-1809. / Credit: Public domain National Catholic Register, Dec 27, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. John, both an apostle and an evangelist, played a very prominent role in many of the New Testament narratives. He was part of an inner-circle trio with his brother James (the Greater) and Peter, partaking in privileged incidents with Jesus: the raising of Jairus’ daughter, the Transfi…

A Christmas Reflection: The Feast of St. John the Apostle ~ The Imaginative Conservative

27th December, St. John Day 3 of the Octave of Christmas Christ the Lord is born today; today, the Saviour has appeared. Earth echoes songs of angel choirs, archangels’ joyful praise. Today on earth his friends exult. Glory to God in the highest, alleluia. 12 Days of Christmas Carol: On the third day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me three French Hens: The three theological virtues Poem: Richard Bauckham – “Song of The Shepherds” We were fam…

Catholic traditions for the third day of Christmas, the feast of John the Beloved

The third day of Christmas, Dec. 27, is the feast of St. John the Apostle, who is also known as St. John the Beloved. The Church honors his profound love for Christ, which was demonstrated at the Last Supper when he leaned on Christ’s heart, and how he was the only apostle to remain at the foot of the Cross.

CHRISTMASCAzT 2025 – 28 – St. John, Apostle and Evangelist

A series of 5 minute daily podcasts for the Octave of Christmas. About the Beloved Disciple from Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers: a seven week Retreat on the Mystery and the Meaning of the Incarnation. John received three … Read More →