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Lucas 14:25-33 - The Cost of Discipleship This is the Gospel for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother... and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." - Lk 14:26-27 1. Introduction - The Crowd Problem My dear brothers and sisters, Luke tells us: "Great crowds were traveling with Jesus." They were fascinated, excited, following because of the miracles, the healings, the free bread. And Jesus turns around and says something that sounds terrible: You must hate your father and mother. You must renounce everything. Why? Because Jesus does not want fans. He wants disciples. A fan follows when it is convenient. A disciple follows to the Cross. 2. What Does "Hate" Mean? A Common Misconception to Correct In our Hebrew way of speaking, "to hate" does not mean to despise. It is a Semitic expression of prefe...

I have asked several parishioners to accompany me to Sta. Cruz, Manila for some important matters such as buying the right stuff and specification for the exhaust fan for the Church. The athmosphere of the Church is too hot. I asked Bro. Tas to accompany me because he knows the specification which is needed for the area of the church and its capacity to blow out all the unwanted hot air. I also asked Sis. Ligaya and Sis. Cena because they are familiar with the place and be able to recommend what is more appropriate. I bought also 5 outdoor flourescent lights for the Church and convent grounds. Blogs commenting Fr. Jessie's post