ST. JOHN'S DAY.

  

 

“There was leaning on Jesus' Bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. "   John 13:23

 

ST. JOHN'S chief characteristics were quietness, gentleness, and love. He knew that he was loved by his Master, because he was permitted to lean on His Bosom, that is, to be as near to Him as he could be, and to look into His Face.

Those who have tried to keep their baptismal vow by resisting the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, may, like St. John, lean on their Master's Bosom, for He loves to have His children close to Him.

There was no excitement about St. John's way of showing love for his Lord, he was gentle and quiet ; there was no hurrying to and fro seeking for some fresh work to do, no straining to do more than the other apostles, or to show his feelings to others; but he waited upon his Lord in calmness and quietness, ever ready to do his Master's Will.

Let us resolve to be content to go on from day to day doing for my LORD just what He puts before me, not making myself noticed by the world, but, like St. John, doing my work calmly and quietly.

Prayer.

I ASK Thee, my God, to make me pure in heart, so that I may live close to my Lord. Amen.