Gospel text (John 6,60-69): After hearing his
doctrine, many of Jesus' followers said, «This language is very hard! Who can
accept it?». Jesus was aware that his disciples were murmuring about this and
so He said to them, «Does this offend you? Then how will you react when you see
the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives
life; the flesh cannot help. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and
they are life. But among you there are some who do not believe». From the beginning,
Jesus knew who would betray him. So he added, «As I have told you, no one can
come to me unless it is granted by the Father».
After this many disciples withdrew and no longer followed him. Jesus asked the Twelve, «Will you also go away?» Peter answered him, «Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We now believe and know that you are the Holy One of God».
After this many disciples withdrew and no longer followed him. Jesus asked the Twelve, «Will you also go away?» Peter answered him, «Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We now believe and know that you are the Holy One of God».
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