Traditionally, St. John, or John the Evangelist, is believed to be the one mentioned by Jesus as the beloved disciple.
Theology 101: John: The Beloved Disciple
Luke: Evangelist and Physician
“St. Luke, or Luke the Evangelist, was the most prolific of the Gospel writers. Both the Gospel of Luke (the longest Gospel) and the Acts of the Apostles are attributed to his authorship.”
Theology 101: Mark: a missionary, a disciple and a bishop
St. Mark, a missionary, disciple and bishop, wrote his Gospel for Roman Gentile converts and highlights the emotions and feelings of both Christ and those who hear him.
Theology 101: The number 40
In the Bible, any time period that consists of the number 40 is significant.
Theology 101: We are made for communion with God
The Eucharist helps the faithful view the world through a Catholic lens.
Encountering Christ in the sacrament of the anointing of the sick
The Church believes Christ instituted this sacrament especially to strengthen us when we are being tried by illness.
Encountering Jesus in reconciliation
Sin always breaks our personal communion with God. Healing this rupture requires reconciliation with both God and Christ’s body, the Church.
Encountering Jesus in confirmation
The seeds of faith planted in baptism grow into fullness at confirmation.