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A Note From

Rev. Joe Koyickal

Putting Christ First in Our Daily Lives

The words of Jesus in the gospel today may sound surprising and too radical. “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;” Does he mean to say to love our families less? Absolutely not. He is asking us to put them in the right order. When Jesus is at the center of our lives, every other love and relationships fall in the right place and become pure, generous and faithful. So, Jesus is inviting us to discover the source of every true love. When He becomes our first love, every other love becomes stronger.

This is not easy. It calls for commitment and sacrifices. That is why he says, “whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me”. Last Sunday Jesus reminded us to live out our faith, to be His witnesses, with courage and without fear. Fear not, he says, because we are precious in His eyes, and nothing can happen to us without his knowledge. Let us renew our commitment to Jesus by making Him the center of our lives and experience the joy of His love.

Jesus also speaks about offering hospitality. Hospitality is faith in action. It does not have to be anything great. Simple acts of kindness, a welcome offered, a helping hand extended, even a cup of cold water given to someone in need. In God's eyes, no act of love is too small or insignificant. Ordinary gestures done with faith and love become extraordinary in His sight.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, this Gospel invites us to ask: Is Jesus truly at the center of my life? How can I show His love to others through simple acts of kindness and hospitality?

May we remember that discipleship is lived not only in great sacrifices but also in the little things we do each day with love. As followers of Christ, let us strive to put Him first and to be His presence to one another through kindness, generosity, and welcome.

Blessings of peace and joy Always!

Fr. Joe