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Jesus prays for his disciples

Picture courtesy of lavistachurchofchrist.org

Gospel Canticle

Alleluia! Christ is risen from the dead;
by his death he has trampled down death
and through the grave
all life has been set free. Alleluia!

Gospel Reading - Jesus the True Vine

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1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunesa to make it bear more fruit. 3You have already been cleasnseda by the word that I have spoken to you. 4Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless you abide in me. 5I 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. 6Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and becomeb my disciples.

. . . . .John 15:1-8
  1. The same Greek root refers to pruning and cleansing.
  2. Or be

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in heaven,
     hallowed be your name,
     your kingdom come,
     your will be done,
          on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
     as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
     and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
     now and for ever.
Amen.