Paul VI, St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis—on prisoners, the prison system, and the restoration of those detained. * [17:1] The action of looking up to heaven and the address Father are typical of Jesus at prayer; cf. Jn 11:41 and Lk 11:2. The country’s Catholic bishops are strongly urging their faithful and everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand to get a Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Please subscribe and share for daily homilies providing a remote and easily accessible Scripture Study as a means to know Jesus Christ and His Church. c. [17:3] 1:17; Wis 14:7; 15:3; 1 Jn 5:20. g. [17:12] 13:18; 18:9; Ps 41:10; Mt 26:24; Acts 1:16. j. It was formally constituted in September 1944 at the Conference of Metropolitans held in Madras. Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). He replied, “I am not.” (Read full chapter 17Consecrate them in the truth. Yet the prayer is one of petition, for immediate (Jn 17:6–19) and future (Jn 17:20–21) disciples. and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. That is why they speak from the world's perspective, and the world listens to them. 20“I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, Racism was developed by the Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The following is a list of bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States, including its five inhabited territories.The U.S. Catholic Church comprises 176 Latin Church dioceses and 18 Eastern Catholic eparchies (led by diocesan bishops or eparchs), the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. 3* Now this is eternal life,c that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. The last decades of the 20th century were enriched immeasurably by his … They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). 1When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to heaven* and said, “Father, the hour has come. 15* I do not ask that you take them out of the worldj but that you keep them from the evil one. 24Father, they are your gift to me. ... United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a … . Considering the many complexities that had to be worked out, the entire two-day meeting worked out smoothly, said Amy Newlon, manager for meetings and events at the USCCB. 9I pray for them. * [17:3] This verse was clearly added in the editing of the gospel as a reflection on the preceding verse; Jesus nowhere else refers to himself as Jesus Christ. 20“I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, * [ 5:2 ] There is no noun with Sheep . 5Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I had with you before the world began.d. There are indications that several speeches have been fused together, e.g., in Jn 14:31 and Jn 17:1 . 18As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.l a 2 He was in the beginning with God.. 3 * All things came to be through him,. 23I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me. 26I made known to them your name and I will make it known,* that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.”. * [17:3] This verse was clearly added in the editing of the gospel as a reflection on the preceding verse; Jesus nowhere else refers to himself as Jesus Christ. * The conclusion of Jesus' Last Supper discourse is one option for a funeral Gospel reading. ©2021 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, so that your son may glorify you (just as…all people), so that he may give eternal life…, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Explore more inspirational selections here. 15* I do not ask that you take them out of the worldj but that you keep them from the evil one. is the permanent association of the Catholic Bishops of India. 16They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. Then they will not see his glory as in a mirror but clearly (2 Cor 3:18; 1 Jn 3:2). The Prayer of Jesus. Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are. 26I made known to them your name and I will make it known,* that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.”. Yet the prayer is one of petition, for immediate (Jn 17:6–19) and future (Jn 17:20–21) disciples. He speaks as intercessor, with words addressed directly to the Father and not to the disciples, who supposedly only overhear. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is the episcopal conference of the Catholic Church in the United States.Founded in 1966 as the joint National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and United States Catholic Conference (USCC), it is composed of all active and retired members of the Catholic hierarchy (i.e., diocesan, coadjutor, and auxiliary bishops and … 21so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.m For John, the two roots seem synonymous and mean “to love”; cf. b What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; c 5 * the light shines in the darkness, d. and the darkness has not overcome it. 13But now I am coming to you. c. [17:3] 1:17; Wis 14:7; 15:3; 1 Jn 5:20. g. [17:12] 13:18; 18:9; Ps 41:10; Mt 26:24; Acts 1:16. j. National Collections National Religious Retirement Office New American Bible Pro-life Activities Public Affairs Religious Liberty Resettlement Services World Youth Day. John sets the confusion of the arresting party against the background of Jesus’ divine majesty. Learn More Topics The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 5Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I had with you before the world began.d. 1 In the beginning * was the Word, . Visit www.stthomascda.org to find out more about St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! * [17:26] I will make it known: through the Advocate. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you,a 2 But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. * [17:2] Another possible interpretation is to treat the first line of the verse as parenthetical and the second as an appositive to the clause that ends v. 1: so that your son may glorify you (just as…all people), so that he may give eternal life…. * [17:1–26] Climax of the last discourse(s). 12When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled.g The Good Shepherd. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one. Your word is truth.k I don't find it to be a frequent choice, which is unfortunate. 18 Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that the antichrist was … 21so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.m 10and everything of mine is yours and everything of yours is mine, and I have been glorified in them.f The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (C.B.C.I.) They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Your word is truth.k 11And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to you. 4 * When he has … Fr. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 3* Now this is eternal life,c that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. * [17:15] Note the resemblance to the petition of the Lord’s Prayer, “deliver us from the evil one.” Both probably refer to the devil rather than to abstract evil. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely.h The bishops themselves form approximately 17 committees, each with its own responsibility. I wish that where I am* they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world.n Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, a 2 * just as you gave him authority over all people, b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him. * [17:6] I revealed your name: perhaps the name I AM; cf. * [17:15] Note the resemblance to the petition of the Lord’s Prayer, “deliver us from the evil one.” Both probably refer to the devil rather than to abstract evil. 19And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth. Although still in the world (Jn 17:13), Jesus looks on his earthly ministry as a thing of the past (Jn 17:4, 12). A reading from the holy Gospel according to John. THE NEW AMERICAN BIBLE 2002.11.11 See also: Credits IntraText CT is the hypertextualized text together with wordlists and concordances. 1 John 4:5 They are of the world. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. ... came days after two bishops who chair committees of the the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ ... there were only 17 death sentences carried out in 2020. The Prayer of Jesus. Maybe the Johannine style is offputting. 4I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. * [17:1–26] Climax of the last discourse(s). [17:15] Mt 6:13; 2 Thes 3:3; 1 Jn 5:18. He speaks as intercessor, with words addressed directly to the Father and not to the disciples, who supposedly only overhear. 22And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one, John 17:11 I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. 3 * Now this is eternal life, c that they should know you, the only true God, and the one … This short book gives the wisdom of recent popes—including St. John XXIII, Bl. Many phrases reminiscent of the Lord’s Prayer occur. * [17:1] The action of looking up to heaven and the address Father are typical of Jesus at prayer; cf. [17:15] Mt 6:13; 2 Thes 3:3; 1 Jn 5:18. The word philos is used here. 1When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to heaven* and said, “Father, the hour has come. Although still in the world (Jn 17:13), Jesus looks on his earthly ministry as a thing of the past (Jn 17:4, 12). CHAPTER 17. 11And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to you. Scripture. In many, many ways, Pope John Paul II was an admirable man. Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: "Father, those whom you gave me are your gift to me. * [17:24] Where I am: Jesus prays for the believers ultimately to join him in heaven. 18As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.l * 1 When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to heaven * and said, “Father, the hour has come. 2* just as you gave him authority over all people,b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him. 23I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me. 3 * Now this is eternal life, c that they should know you, the only true God, and the one … 6“I revealed your name* to those whom you gave me out of the world. 19And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth. * The American Catholic bishops are split over how to deal with Joe Biden, the first Catholic president since John F. Kennedy, but it's not just one split. USCCB continues the work done by both, maintaining the same staff. side: Luke 24:39-40 mentions "hands and feet," based on Psalm 22:17. I do not pray for the world but for the ones you have given me, because they are yours,e . It was approved by the full body of bishops as ... Letter of John: “Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer ... February 17, 2017. 9I pray for them. 16They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. If there were not, would I have told you … 12When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled.g He knew the difficulty of living together and the importance of forgiveness and mutual service. Since the sixteenth century, this chapter has been called the “high priestly prayer” of Jesus. It is a civil non-profit entity including clergy, religious, and lay people who develop public policy and programs for approval by the Administrative Board and the bishops for implementation by USCCB departments and other offices. * [ 15:15 ] Slaves,friends : in the Old Testament, Moses ( Dt 34:5 ), Joshua ( Jos 24:29 ), and David ( Ps 89:21 ) were called “servants” or “slaves of Yahweh”; only Abraham ( Is 41:8 ; 2 Chr 20:7 ; cf. The adage still apparently held true for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' fall general meeting Nov. 16-17, held virtually due to the pandemic. and without him nothing came to be. In his essay published in America magazine on Sept. 17, Carr recalls working as a young staffer and helping to write the first voting guide adopted by U.S. bishops in 1975 ahead of the 1976 election. 17Consecrate them in the truth. Antichrists. ©2021 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, so that your son may glorify you (just as…all people), so that he may give eternal life…, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Explore more inspirational selections here. 4I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. John 17 has been the subject of my personal Lectio the… The Prayer of Jesus. * [17:6] I revealed your name: perhaps the name I AM; cf. CHAPTER 17. Pope John Paul II addresses the role of the family in society as a believing and evangelizing community in dialogue with God. 25Righteous Father, the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me.o Then they will not see his glory as in a mirror but clearly (2 Cor 3:18; 1 Jn 3:2). 8because the words you gave to me I have given to them, and they accepted them and truly understood that I came from you, and they have believed that you sent me. John Burger-published on 12/17/20. I wish that where I am* they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world.n Many phrases reminiscent of the Lord’s Prayer occur. John delves into scripture and its richness and applies it to our mission as Catholics in 2020. 3 The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. Whereas Jesus has up to this time stated that the disciples could follow him (Jn 13:33, 36), now he wishes them to be with him in union with the Father (Jn 17:12–14). John stresses that the day was a sabbath . CHAPTER 10. 7Now they know that everything you gave me is from you, 13 [20] Hands and . The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 14 [21] By means of this sending, the Eleven were made apostles, that is, "those sent" (cf John 17:18), though John does not use the noun in reference to them (see the note on John 13:16). 7Now they know that everything you gave me is from you, 10and everything of mine is yours and everything of yours is mine, and I have been glorified in them.f 8because the words you gave to me I have given to them, and they accepted them and truly understood that I came from you, and they have believed that you sent me. I do not pray for the world but for the ones you have given me, because they are yours,e Colossians 3:12-17, Clothe yourself with compassion John 13:1-15; 34-35, Love one another Meditation. On July 1, 2001 the NCCB and the USCC combined to form the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, a 2 * just as you gave him authority over all people, b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him. * The citation may refer to Jn 6:39; 10:28; or Jn 17:12. “Gate” is supplied on the grounds that there must have been a gate in the NE wall of the temple area where animals for sacrifice were brought in; cf. Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are. * [17:26] I will make it known: through the Advocate. 25Righteous Father, the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me.o The two parts were re-unified in 2001 and re-named the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). 13But now I am coming to you. Jn 8:24, 28, 58; 13:19. In it John has collected Jesus’ words to his own . 2* just as you gave him authority over all people,b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you,a 22And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one, 1 * “Amen, amen, I say to you, a whoever does not enter a sheepfold * through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. Neh 3:1 , 32 ; 12:39 . John 17:24-26 I wish that where I am they also may be with me. * [ 13:34 ] I give you a new commandment : this puts Jesus on a par with Yahweh. On the eve of his death, Jesus knelt to wash the feet of his disciples. Whereas Jesus has up to this time stated that the disciples could follow him (Jn 13:33, 36), now he wishes them to be with him in union with the Father (Jn 17:12–14). Jn 11:41 and Lk 11:2. Treasury of Scripture. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Father Michael J.K. Fuller, a priest of the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois, has been named associate general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. CHAPTER 1. * [17:24] Where I am: Jesus prays for the believers ultimately to join him in heaven. also Jn 21:15–17. General Secretariat … 17 “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter. Since the sixteenth century, this chapter has been called the “high priestly prayer” of Jesus. 6“I revealed your name* to those whom you gave me out of the world. Without the reference of the preceding twenty-three verses, it seems like a random sentiment. John 17:20 I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, John 17:23 The theme of rejoicing in John 20:20 echoes John 16:22. * [17:2] Another possible interpretation is to treat the first line of the verse as parenthetical and the second as an appositive to the clause that ends v. 1: so that your son may glorify you (just as…all people), so that he may give eternal life…. * 1 When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to heaven * and said, “Father, the hour has come. 14I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.i 24Father, they are your gift to me. ©2020 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 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