In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to reflect on our call to be his disciples. Jesus explains to the crowd that there is no easy way to become one of his disciples. On this journey of discipleship, we must make sacrifices. Many obstacles will come our way, but we must remain committed to being his disciple. Carrying our Cross, making mistakes, and following Jesus step by step and day by day, we will follow the Lord. No matter what, God wants us to survive. This journey of discipleship is a lifelong process. There will be struggles but there will also be joyful moments. Seeking God’s wisdom and relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, we will respond to Jesus’ call through faith.