CONDTIONS OF DISCIPLESHIP

Friday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Year C Mark 8:34-9:1 “For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life?” Eternal life is priceless. Nothing compares! Today the gospel challenges us to work hard to save our souls. Putting high premium on eternal life must be our supreme priority in life. Friends, no amount of money can equate the importance of eternal life. If we follow the Lord we need to meet the three basic conditions. First, DENY YOURSELF. It means, we need to absolutely surrender and entrust ourselves to God. We are invited to forget ourselves and make Jesus our fundamental option. We are not the real messiah, we are only creatures. Friends make yourself a second option before God. God first before anything else. Selfies has no room in God’s kingdom. Second, we are called to CARRY OUR CROSS. Why? Because the cross is our glory. No cross, no crown. Friends, as I always told you: “life without a cross is not a comfortable life.” The more crosses we have, the stronger we become. Do not abandon your cross. It is not a sign of burden but a mark of blessing. When you carry your cross never complain because you are on your way to glory. Finally, FOLLOW THE LORD. Following God is not a part time committment. It is a full time calling and not just a part time task. Follow the Lord not people. Follow the Lord not the ideology and empty promises of some political candidates. “Happy are those who do what the Lord commands.” Follow the Lord because He is the only One who can save us. Our money cannot save us. Our fame and connections can’t save us either. Only Jesus! Remember, the best things in life are nit things. “What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life.” Friends, save your soul. Blessings Fr. Jhack