A
reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (Jn 16:23B-28)
Jesus
said to his disciples: Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the
Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have not asked for
anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be
complete.
“I
have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I
will no longer speak to you in figures, but will tell you plainly of the
Father. On that day you will ask in my name. I do not say to you that I will
ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father himself loves you, because you
have loved me and have believed that I came from God. I came from the Father
and have come into the world; again, I am leaving the world and am going to the
Father.” This is the Word of the Lord.
