Instead, Jesus invites his disciples to deny themselves, to take up their crosses, and follow him (Matt. 16:24). Jesus’ call to discipleship evokes the images of both self-denial and death.

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Jesus says His disciples should count the cost before following Him: “Whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does ...

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Tendero said these numbers call for reflection and reform. “We need to ask why — after almost 2,000 years since Jesus gave the Great Commission — we are still lagging behind,” he said.

April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion is rich in symbolism, liturgical pageantry and an extra Gospel passage at the beginning of mass.

Christianity Missouri Jesuit says Jesus reveals the 'big picture' when it comes to following God's law While two Bible verses may seem to contradict each other, this is not the case, says priest ...

Neither can they make disciples. If you follow Christians, they will not take you to Jesus. They have other destinations. They say: “Follow me and you will become millionaires.” “Follow me ...