Jesus to the Apostles: “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me”

Today we hear several teachings of Jesus that sound “hard.” But in reality everything is simple: “to love God above all things.” That means loving everything in my life with the very Heart of Jesus. There is no conflict between loving God and loving my parents, my brothers and sisters, my own life… Because God Himself loves my parents, my brothers and sisters, my life… If I am in God, then in God I will love everything. —It is said that “suffering is the touchstone of love.” That is why Jesus advises us to take up the cross. Have you ever thought about how much your parents have sacrificed for you?