To gain the whole world yet lose himself

“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself?” (LK 9: 23-25)

Our Lord wants us to gain Him, not “to gain the whole world.” Only Our Lord can save our lives; only He can answer to our deepest desires, and only He can lead us to our destination. He calls us to “take up his cross daily and follow Him.” With Him “the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

“Repent, says the Lord; the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Gospel Acclamation