Weekly Newsletter

Glory to Jesus Christ!

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus speaks plainly and powerfully, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Mk 8:34).

This Sunday, following the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we are invited not just to venerate the Cross, but to live it.

Jesus does not promise comfort or ease. He offers something far greater: transfiguration through sacrifice. To take up our cross is to embrace the daily struggles, the hidden sufferings, and the quiet acts of love that shape us into His likeness. It is not a call to misery, but to meaning.

He continues, “What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” (Mk 8:36).

Christ calls us to follow. He calls us to walk the path of humility, obedience, and love. The Cross is not just a symbol; it is a way of life. And He gives us hope, “There are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come in power” (Mk 9:1).

This is not just about the future. It is about the now! The Kingdom breaking into our lives when we choose self-giving over self-serving, when we forgive, when we love sacrificially.

So today, let us not merely exalt the Cross. Let us embrace it, knowing that through it, we are drawn into the mystery of Christ’s glory.