The Fiery Letters of St. John St. John is well known as the “Disciple whom Jesus loves.” Despite his many beloved qualities, Christ gives the son of Zebedee a unique nickname – calling him the “Son of Thunder” (Mk. 3).  He knew that coupled with St. John’s loving nature was a fiery temperament.  The Letters of John reveal why this name is so fitting.  They were written at a time when the Church was experiencing a great crisis in faith led by outside attack against the Gospel. John’s Letters are like exploding cannon balls.  Their words strengthen the faith of the Christian community to trust God and not to fall for the devilish traps set by the deceivers. One thing was clear.  The assault on the Church would not go unanswered. Not on a Son of Thunder’s watch. John’s Letters Concisely Deal with Those Attacking…