NARRATOR: Many of his disciples were listening to Jesus’ teaching.
DISCIPLES: This teaching is difficult. How can anyone take it seriously?
NARRATOR: Jesus knew that his disciples were complaining.
JESUS: Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe.
NARRATOR: Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him.
JESUS: For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.
NARRATOR: As a result of this, many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. Jesus then said to the Twelve:
JESUS: Do you also want to leave?
SIMON PETER: Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.
John 6.60-69
Sunday Readings: Joshua 24.1-2, 15-17, 18; Ephesians 5.21-32; John 6.60-69