1 John 1:1-4 / John 20:2-8
There are four gospels in the New Testament.
The gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke are called the “synoptic” gospels because many portions are similar in content.
But the gospel of John is rather distinct in style and in composition.
The three synoptic gospels have the gradual revelation of the identity of Jesus.
The gospel of John states the identity of Jesus clearly from the first line, that Jesus is God.
In today’s feast of St. John, the Apostle and Evangelist, we thank God that through St. John, we received the revelation of Jesus in the gospel accredited to him.
As we ponder and meditate on the gospel of St. John, may God reveal more of who Jesus is to us.
May the gospel of St. John also reveal deeper God’s love for us.
May we come to see that Jesus is the Word of God made flesh and came to dwell among us.
May we in turn be God’s Word made flesh in our lives and may we lead others to believe in Jesus Christ as the Saviour.