Being Disciples of the Lord

"When we walk without the Cross,

when we build without the Cross,

and when we profess Christ without the Cross,

we are not disciples of the Lord."

~First Homily of Pope Francis, 3/14/13

"Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."  ~Matthew 16:24

Dear Jesus, my crucified Lord and Savior, I beg for the grace to be Your disciple, today and always.  Amen.