GOSPEL READING: MARK 8:34-9:1
We have a challenging invitation from Jesus to be his disciples. He does not mince words about following him. He does not soft pedal. His demands are very clear. All what he says are based on his own life style. The things that he is doing are what he demands of his disciples. These demands are made both from his disciples and the crowd.
To be a disciple of Jesus one has to renounce his life (life is not ones own it is a free gift of God). Everyone has a cross to carry (like Jesus everyone should live his life saying ‘your –God- will be done and not mine’). Following Jesus is a journey to Calvary (everyone has his Calvary to reach up to). All these are to be done for the sake of Jesus and his gospel. All the rest are only a waste.
ew;nra;jp thrfk;: khw;F 8:34-9:1
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