He Has Our Back

When we read Jesus’ parable of the vine and the branches, what we think of is obvious. We 

remember that we are to remain in Him and keep His word. And then, we are to bring forth much fruit.  

So we go day to day doing what we have to do--that’s the first way Jesus knew what the Father wanted Him to do—and just doing the next good thing.  

But all this time, we’re remaining on the vine. We are living in Him and for Him.  And all this time, He is giving us His vine’s sap—giving us life, itself. He has our back, supporting us quietly, gently, lovingly.  So it’s no surprise that we bring forth good fruit.

 Fr. Joe Tetlow, S.J.