In Todays gospel Jesus speaks about hating our loved ones, carrying our crosses and giving up everything, even our lives. He’s telling us to let nothing— not even very good things like family and love—get in the way o our willingness to follow him. Our first priority, in everything we do, must be our relationship with Jesus.
If we look at the choices we make each day, we’ll see the many ways we can and do put God first. The construction worker who refuses to use sub-standard materials: what’s first here, money….or God? The teenager who stands up against the bully: what’s first here, popularity….or God?
Each time we celebrate the Eucharist, we are given an opportunity to commit ourselves once again top putting God fist in our lives. May today’s “Amen” resound with the strength of our commitment!