Friends, in our Gospel passage today, Jesus proclaims that he is the vine and we are the branches. There is give and take in this divine relationship. Not only are we rooted in Christ’s mystical body, but he endeavors to cultivate his love and mercy within our bodies. In this analogy, we find a powerful image of spiritual growth.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 – Acts 9:26-31
Psalm – Psalm 22:26-32
Reading 2 – 1 John 3:18-24
Gospel – John 15:1-8