+ GOSPEL: John 15:1-8
On the night of his arrest, Jesus taught his disciples about the relationship they would have with him.
Those who abide in his word and love bear fruit, for apart from him, they can do nothing.
[Jesus said:] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every
branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it
bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you.
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Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it
abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the
branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me
you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and
withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in
me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
After the gospel is read, the following is said responsively:
P: The gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
