In today’s gospel Jesus invites us to experience a deeper understanding of our journey of faith through detachment. Jesus invites us to take up our cross and journey with him and in doing so, we mature in our faith. He did not promise that it would be easy, in fact, he warns us of many obstacles. We will make mistakes and we will have times of sorrow, but when we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, joy will come. When we detach from the things or the people that hinder our relationship with the Lord, we find that God’s grace is enough.
What are the things or habits in your life that keep you from experiencing God’s love and mercy?
What are you willing to give up for the sake of Jesus?
