On the heels of last week’s Gospel where we were told to “be not afraid,” this week we are invited to take up our cross. We all have crosses to bear: financial, physical, emotional, and spiritual. However, it is how we bear our crosses.
Do we complain about whatever aches and pains us? Do we have a sad-sack approach to life always saying “woe is me”? Do we engage in one-up-man-ship whereby we try to outdo someone else who complains or points out their problems or issues by saying ours are worse?
Instead of comparing our crosses to those of others, we are invited to imitate Jesus by following after him.
What is your cross and how do you bear it?
This Tuesday is Independence Day. While the office is closed, we will have Mass at 8:30 AM.
Have a great week,
Msgr, John