SESSION 7 — THE LIVING COMMUNION

THE WAY BACK TO JESUS CHRIST

“Abide in Me, and I in you.”

Session 7 — The Living Communion, entering into the mystery of Christ in us and us in Him.

Intention of the Session

To enter into living communion with Jesus Christ, to remain in Him and allow His life to flow within us — not as an idea, but as a real and transforming relationship.

This session is offered:

• for our union with Christ
• for the healing of inner separation
• for unity among human beings
• for all Creation called to live in communion

Sacred Opening

In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Collected silence.

Invocation

Holy Father,
You call us to live in communion with You
through Your Son Jesus Christ.

Open our hearts
to remain in Him
and bear fruit in love.

Amen.

Living Word — Canonical Gospel

It is proclaimed slowly, without adding anything:

“I am the true vine,
and My Father is the vinedresser.
Abide in Me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself
unless it abides in the vine,
neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
He who abides in Me, and I in him,
bears much fruit;
for apart from Me you can do nothing.”

(John 15:1, 4–5)

Prolonged silence.

Meditation in Silence

Communion is not manufactured.
It is received.

It is not about doing more,
but about remaining.

Christ does not invade.
Christ dwells within.

Silence.

Complementary Text — Apocryphal

(Gospel of Philip)

It is read with reverence:

“He who is united with the Lord
is one spirit with Him.”

(Gospel of Philip, 59; cf. 1 Corinthians 6:17)

Silence.

This text is received as a contemplative echo, in harmony with apostolic teaching.

Breath of Abiding

Gently:

• While inhaling:
  “Jesus…”
• While exhaling:
  “…I remain in You.”

Three times, without haste.

Prayer of Communion

Lord Jesus Christ,
You do not turn away from those who seek You sincerely.

Teach me to remain in You
when everything invites me to scatter.

May Your life flow within me,
may Your love bear fruit,
and may nothing separate me from You.

Amen.

Ritual Gesture

Place both hands gently over the chest.

Interiorly:

“Christ lives in me.”

This gesture is offered:

• for those who feel separated
• for divided communities
• for the unity of humanity
• for the harmony of all Creation

 

Prayer for Humanity and Creation

Father of all,
gather in Christ
what has been scattered.

May humanity learn to live in communion
and not in domination,

and may the Earth be cared for
as a common home
where Your life dwells.

Amen.

Integration

Deep silence.

Do not think.
Do not ask.
Remain.

Closing and Blessing

The Lord is faithful
and His love is eternal.

May Christ remain in us
and we in His peace.

Amen.

In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.