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The Gospel of the Fifth Sunday of Easter presents us with the teaching of Jesus regarding Him as the Vine while we are the branches. We are connected to the Vine. A vine is alive with life-giving sap flowing through the branches. We are alive with God's life in us. Cut the branch off and it withers. The allegory includes the Father as the vinedresser Who cares for the Vine. If a branch does not bear fruit, it is useless and cut off. For a branch that bears fruit, the Vinedresser prunes it so that it bears more fruit. We can only be alive with the Life of God in us if we remain in touch with the Vine. For us to become more productive of fruit, we are subjected by God to suffering and pain so that we can grow more fruit. So, let us maintain contact with Jesus to continue to live in Him via prayer life. We can also expect God to send us difficulties so that we can grow in our faith.