A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 15:9-11
Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you.
Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you.
Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me.
Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.
Jesus said to his disciples: “If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.
The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem.