This coming Sunday is the 6th Sunday of Easter. Gospel text begins: As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.  From the obligations placed upon his disciples (vv.1-8 from last Sunday’s gospel) Jesus turns to his love for them. He first tells them that his love for them is like the Father’s love for him. Then he commands them to continue in his love, suggesting that it is possible for people to live without being mindful of Christ’s love for them and so break the closeness of the fellowship. Jesus commands them not to do this. Continue reading →