Would-Be Followers of Jesus
Reflection on the Gospel of the Monday Of The Thirteenth Week In Ordinary Time Matthew 8:18-22 Today’s reading is parallel to yesterday’s reading. The theme is the same and the message is the same, i.e. the single-minded pursuit of God, even to the extent of neglect of loved ones and family. This neglect comes off […]
Would-Be Followers of Jesus
Matthew 8:18-22 Jesus very well knew what was in the heart of his disciples. Therefore, when he chose the apostles he had in mind what was going on in the disciples mind. It was not that the other disciples did not have to leave behind their work, family, parents, and all possessions, but only […]