🕯️ Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God, open our hearts to hear Your Word today. As we remember Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, grant us a deeper friendship with Christ, whom he loved and faithfully followed. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
📘 Mass Readings – 27 December 2025
📖 1st Reading — 1 John 1:1-4
“What was from the beginning, what we have heard… we proclaim to you so that you also may have fellowship with us…” Catholic Online
This reading from 1 John captures the heart of Christian faith: Christ is the Word of Life—not an abstract idea but someone encountered, heard, seen, and touched. John emphasizes that Jesus’ life and love are meant to be shared in community. Catholic Daily Readings
🎵 Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12
“Rejoice in the Lord, you just!” Catholic Online
This joyful psalm praises God’s reign and justice. It calls the faithful to rejoice because God’s glory and justice are made known to all creation. Catholic Daily Readings
✝️ Gospel — John 20:1a, 2-8
“Mary Magdalene ran… ‘They have taken the Lord from the tomb…’” Catholic Online
Although this passage is from Easter Sunday’s Gospel, it’s traditionally chosen for St. John’s feast because of its strong connection with John’s eyewitness testimony of the Resurrection—emphasizing belief rooted in encounter with the risen Christ. Catholic Daily Readings
📜 Catholic Church Teaching (CCC Connection)
📖 1 John 1:1-4 & the Incarnation and Faith
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The Creed affirms that the Word became flesh (CCC 466–470) and that the apostles were eyewitnesses to Jesus’ life, death, and Resurrection—just as John recounts.
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Fellowship with God and one another is central to Christian identity (CCC 946) and flows from shared life in Christ.
✝️ St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
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Known as the “Beloved Disciple,” John reminds us that knowing Christ is personal and intimate (CCC 101–102, 706).
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He teaches that Christian life is rooted in friendship with Jesus, not merely intellectual assent (CCC 169–170).
💡 Reflection & Application
📌 What does this mean for us today?
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Encounter Jesus personally — Like John, let us not only know about Christ but know Him through prayer, sacraments, and living His love.
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Walk in joy and justice — Our lives should reflect God’s reign by showing mercy, truth, and justice in everyday relationships.
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Build Christian fellowship — True fellowship with God draws us into deeper communion with the Body of Christ, the Church.
📍 For Catechumens:
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Reflect on how the Risen Jesus calls you into community with the Church.
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Let Psalm 97 inspire trust in God’s rule over your life, especially during times of uncertainty.
🕯️ Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, You revealed Yourself to Your beloved disciple and through him to all believers. Strengthen our faith, deepen our love, and guide us into joyful communion with You and one another. May Your Word take root in our hearts and bear fruit in our lives. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
🔗 Source Links for Readings
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📖 Daily Readings (1 John 1:1-4; Psalm 97; John 20:1a, 2-8) — Catholic Daily Reading (for 27 Dec) Catholic Online
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📜 Detailed Feast Day Readings (St. John, Apostle & Evangelist) — CatholicReadings.org Catholic Daily Readings
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