He was a humble Palestinian fisherman who earned a living by casting his nets daily into mighty Lake Gennesareth (also known as the Sea of Galilee). And it was here, on the shores of the windblown lake, that St. John the Theologian – along with his older brother, James – would be converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After listening to the Holy Redeemer preach on the subject of “loving God and loving thy neighbor,” St. John would leave his father behind and become one of Our Savior’s most beloved apostles. He would also go on to spend many years making converts and performing miracles . .....READ MORE
