GOSPEL In this reading the church hears Jesus’ words on the night before his death—his prayer for his disciples and for all who would believe in him through their words. [Jesus prayed:] 6“I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me,...
GOSPEL On the night of his arrest, Jesus delivers a final testimony to his disciples to help them in the days ahead. Here, he repeats the most important of all his commands, that they love one another. [Jesus said:] 9“As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10If you keep...
GOSPEL 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:] 1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2He removes every branch in me that...
GOSPEL: John 10:11-18 In language that recalls the twenty-third psalm, Jesus describes himself as the shepherd who cares for his sheep. He is willing to die for them, and he is able to overcome death for them. [Jesus said:] 11“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12The hired hand,...
Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 In this account of an appearance after his resurrection, Jesus opens the minds of the disciples to understand him as Messiah. Jesus convinces them that he has been raised and sends them on a mission to proclaim the message of repentance and forgiveness. The Holy Gospel according to Luke the 24th...
GOSPEL: John 20:19-31 The story of Easter continues as the risen Jesus appears to his disciples. His words to Thomas offer a blessing to all who entrust themselves in faith to the risen Lord. 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where...
GOSPEL: John 17:1-11 On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus prays to his heavenly Father, asking that those who continue his work in this world will live in unity. 1After Jesus had spoken these words [to his disciples], he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the...
Gospel: John 14:15-21 In final words to his disciples on the night of his arrest, Jesus encourages obedience to his commandments and speaks of the Spirit, who will be with them forever. [Jesus said to the disciples:] 15“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you...
GOSPEL: John 14:1-14 On the night that he is to be arrested, Jesus shares final words with his disciples. As the one through whom God is known, he promises to go before them and act on their behalf. [Jesus said to the disciples:] 1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in...
GOSPEL: JOHN 10:1-10 Jesus uses an image familiar to the people of his day to make a point about spiritual leadership. Those who listen to Jesus are led to abundant life. [Jesus said:] 1“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a...
