Today is the Day to Follow Jesus - Daily Gospel Reflection

Today’s Gospel is Matthew 8:18-22. Many people approach the Lord offering to follow Him, but almost all with a small caveat attached. Jesus reminds us that if we follow Him, there will be challenges. We must be like Him in all things, and sometimes that means we must suffer.

Nonetheless, the Lord tells us not to wait, but to follow Him now. Today is the day, even if that means we have nowhere to lay our heads or must put aside the task we desire to do or lose good friends.

Lord, today grant us the grace to be true disciples in deed and in heart.