Gospel: Luke 9:22-25
Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to
come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for
my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet
lose or forfeit himself?”
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Reflection:
A man of the world was on the verge of ending his life. He decided to go to a cliff to jump, hoping to end everything. On his way, he saw a church with an inscription of the words of Jesus: "Come, follow me" (Matthew 9:14). He gave it serious thought, changed his mind, and decided to enter the church to inquire about its meaning.
There, he was informed that it was a call to vocation in the service of the Lord. He then chose not to end his life but instead responded to the call of vocation. Soon after, he found God and discerned the true meaning of his life with Jesus.
Many of us spend our lifetime pursuing earthly ambitions, such as wealth and power. Yet, when we reach the pinnacle of our success, we often discover that something is still lacking. We yearn for something meaningful—something that will truly satisfy our inner being.
This deep longing is no other than God. No matter how rich or powerful we become, we will still lack contentment and peace of mind. The simple reason is that only God gives true peace, inner calmness, and healing. However, following God is not easy, as it requires us to carry our own cross.
But the big question is this: Are we willing to carry that cross? Are we willing to give our lives to God so that He may save us and make full use of us? – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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