Rita discussed the Gospel of Mark, emphasizing the call to deny oneself, take up one's cross, and follow Jesus, and the importance of trust and understanding in overcoming worldly concerns and anxieties. She also discussed the concept of the cross, symbolizing earthly struggles and human mortality, and the transformative power of God. Lastly, she highlighted the importance of loving God more than the world and its creations, the concept of taking up one's cross, and the significance of self-denial and taking up one's cross in following Jesus

00:00 Denying Self for Spiritual Journey

05:13 Rita Discusses Trust and Earthly Struggle

10:30 Carrying One's Cross and Following Christ

16:30 Embracing Suffering and Christ's Love

26:48 Loving God More Than Material Blessings

35:20 Embracing Suffering for Christ's Sake

41:35 Christian Sacrifice and Eternal Life

46:31 Embracing Christ's Crucifixion and Suffering