01/09/2026
August 29, 2026 / 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Roll call! Attendance secured!๐ฉท Thank you to everyone who joined us for today's Holy Mass!
In today's Gospel (Matthew 16:21โ27), Jesus reminds His disciples that following Him means being willing to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and walk with Him. His words challenge us to look beyond what the world tells us is important and instead choose a life rooted in faith, sacrifice, and trust in God. Jesus also reminds us that gaining everything the world has to offer means little if we lose sight of what truly matters. Following Him may not always be easy, but every step taken with faith brings us closer to Him.
One lesson we can carry with us this week is that following Christ means being willing to stay even when the journey becomes difficult. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, to be ready to sacrifice our own wants and comfort for the Lord, carry our cross, choosing to remain faithful despite pain and struggles, and follow Him, even when the path is uncertain. The homily reminded us that true love and faith are not about avoiding difficulties, but about choosing to stay and hold on through them. Like a journey with many bumps along the road, we do not simply leave when things become hard. We fasten our seatbelt, hold on, and continue. In the same way, when serving God becomes difficult, we should not run away from Him. Instead, we stay, trust, and allow our struggles to strengthen our faith, knowing that every sacrifice we make for Him can bring us closer to Him.
As we head into another week, may we have the courage to carry our crosses with faith, choose God's will over our own, and continue following Christ even when the path gets difficult. May we always remember that a life lived with Him is worth more than anything the world can offer.
See you all next Sunday! Good service, everyone!๐ฉท