In this homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on Christ’s radical command — not a path to worldly success, but the sure road to eternal life. Highlighting the powerful conversion of St. Francis, once a pleasure-seeking young man hungry for honor and glory, we see how self-denial slowly opens the door to embracing the cross.
This reflection explores how suffering, disappointment, illness, and even humiliation can become the very means God uses to transform us. The cross is not embraced overnight — it is learned daily, patiently, through grace.
As we journey toward the promised land of heaven, may we learn to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ with courage and hope.