The Octave of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist prolongs reflection on the beloved disciple who bore witness to the Word made flesh. John, traditionally believed to have died around AD 100 in Ephesus, testified to Christ through his Gospel, epistles, and Revelation. His writings emphasize the divinity of Christ, the reality of the Incarnation, and the certainty of eternal life for those who believe.
John’s witness calls believers to remain steadfast in the truth of Christ and to live in love grounded in that truth. May this octave deepen our confidence in the Word who became flesh for our salvation and strengthen our hope in the life He promises (John 1:1–14; 1 John 5:11–12).
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