Today, Jesus uses a very strange turn of phrase to explain the need for us to be committed to the task of being his disciples. Speaking to the crowds, he says: If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple (Lk 14:26).
In other words, Jesus is saying that even if we should want to be his disciples, we can be distracted by attachments to other earthly realities, but Jesus wants us to be committed to the journey of following him. Being a disciple, learning from him and modeling our lives after his life, we need to focus on him every day. We need to listen for his voice every day. We need to rely on him to help us not to be distracted in our commitment.
Let us pray today for the grace to say yes to Jesus. He can help us to remain focused on our resolve to model our lives on his life, and to always stay close to him.
Have a great day.
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