The metaphor of the vine and the branches emphasizes the intimate union we have with Christ because of baptism, which makes us members of his body. He is the source of our life, and only if we ...

Jesus said to his disciples, 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does not bear ...

Of the true source of power. Jesus uses the analogy of the vineyard of the vine and the branches. Just as the electricity provides the power necessary for the bulb to produce light. So the vine ...

This week, we contemplate John's rich metaphor of the vine and the branches, part of Jesus' "last ... this story appeared in the April 12-25, 2024 print issue under the headline: Heard it through ...

‘A sure way of remaining united to Christ, as branches to a vine,’ said Benedict XVI, ‘is to have recourse to the intercession of Mary.’ “Christ the True Vine,” Early 17th ...

Vatican City, May 3, 2015 / 05:07 am In his Sunday Regina Coeli address Pope Francis focused on the parable of the vine and the branches, saying that it reveals the importance of uniting oneself ...

“I am the vine, and my Father is the vine grower.” We are the branches connected to the vine. Imagine how pleased the Father would be to see the branches bear fruit. And, for as long as we ...