It’s hard for us to grasp the relationships between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are all God, all involved in our salvation, all protecting us.

Because we are Jesus’ disciples we face rejection and persecution. Not everybody likes what we stand for. But if we suffer for proclaiming what Jesus taught we won’t be alone.

If we stay attached to the vine–to Jesus–we will have life, and bring forth the abundant fruit that the Father has in mind for Jesus’ disciples.

Jesus isn’t calling us to kill ourselves for others, but he is calling us to make the well-being of others a primary element of our lives.

Jesus calls not just for love between himself and his followers but also for love between the disciples themselves. This love will be a source of joy in the community of believers.

We sometimes experience confusion and uncertainty. But Jesus promises His peace to us. There is no need to be afraid.