So, my little sister was asked to participate in a friends wedding. They want her to read scripture, which is very ironic considering she is about as religious as Copernicus. So the she sent me an email with the passage they asked her to read, and I just had to share the observations she made… ‘cause they cracked me up…. Our first reading comes from the Gospel Of John, Chapter 15 - verses 5 through 12 ” I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Fathers glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. ” As the father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my fathers commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. This is the word of the Lord. (assembly responds: Thanks be to God) ok, so, number of references to: I/Me: 19 you: 14 love: 7 fruit:2 In conclusion, “I” am more significant than “You”, either of us is at least twice as important as “love”, and fruit is just irrelevant although quite delicious. Thanks be to You, Cole
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