Day 13: St. John, Patron of Good Friendships

Be grateful for the friendships one has, and when there are friendships that do strain, pray to St. John the Evangelist.  He'll help you out.

Lived from ? to around 100 AD
Hometown: Galilee
Feast Day: December 27th

St. John is the apostle of Jesus and brother of James.  He was also a fisherman when he was called by Jesus to follow him. He is known as the one who was close to Jesus, reclining with him at the last supper.  Jesus' mother, Mary, was entrusted to John at the crucifixion.  John also wrote the fourth gospel, known as the most theological gospel.  There is a whole lot more to this beautiful saint, please see the link below for more information:

http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx?id=1242

St. John, teach us the love of Friendship that we all need in our lives.  Help us in all of our friendship relationships.  St. John, pray for us!