Homily (Reflection) for the Feast of
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist (Octave of Christmas) (27th
December, 2017) on the Gospel and
the Feast
1Jn 1:1-4;
Ps 96:1-2.5-6.11-12. (R. v. 12);Jn 20:2-8.

Topic: ...he saw and believed (Jn 20:8).
In today’s gospel pericope, Mary Magdalene ran to Peter and
John and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we did
not know where they have laid him.” The duo set out for the tomb. Although John
outran Peter, Peter first entered the tomb. John later entered the tomb. He saw
and believed.
While discussing with
Nicodemus, Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and
testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony” (Jn 3:11). And in his first letter,
Saint John wrote,
We declare to you ... what we have heard, what we have seen
with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning
the word of life – this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to
it ...so that you also may have fellowship ...with the Father and with his Son
Jesus Christ (1Jn 1:1-3).
Saint John testified that “the Father has sent his Son as the
Saviour of the world” (1Jn 4:14).
And only those who received Him, who believed in His name, He gave power to
become children of God, cf. Jn 1:12.
Let no one wait to see before he/she believes because, “Blessed are those who
have not seen and yet believe” (Jn 20:29).
Bible Reading: Jn 20:25-29; 1Jn 4:7-12.
Thought for today: ...the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (Jn 1:14).
Let us pray: God, open our eyes to see your Son
who dwells among us – Amen (cf. Jn 1:14).
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist – pray for us.
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