The Feast of St. John – the beloved apostle.

Patron Saints Index: Saint John the Apostle: “The only one of the Twelve not to forsake the Savior in the hour of His Passion, standing at the foot of the cross. Made guardian of Our Lady by Jesus, he took her into his home. Upon hearing of the Resurrection, he was the first to reach the tomb; when he met the risen Lord at the lake of Tiberias, he was the first to recognize Him. “

I’ve always had a soft spot for St. John too. The church I grew up in was St. John’s. I was married there as was my mother and sister. My grandmother was the church secretary and my grandfather helped there as an usher and with the fish fry.

I love that St. John was the only apostle that was not martyred, although he did have his fair share of trials. This link gives some fascinating tid bits about this special saint.