On Today’s Gospel…

Posted: May 1, 2013 by CatholicJules in Personal Thoughts & Reflections

vine-and-branches

Are we indifferent towards our faith? Are we complacent? Are we disinterested? Or are we fruitful?

Being deeply connected to Jesus our bridegroom we are bound to bear fruits, it is a surety while our abundance is measured by our faith and works combined.  The heavier the weight of the cross we shoulder to accomplish His mission for us, the more fruitful we are. In time the lighter our burden till we once again embark on another mission.

Separated from Jesus another surety is we will eventually wither and die.

Gospel John 15:1–8

1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.

 

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