“If any one comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple." - Luke 14:26

Christ reminds us that nothing should take the place of our relationship with Him. Even the greatest blessings in our lives, such as our family, relationships, and personal accomplishments, must remain secondary to our love for Christ. The witness of St. Charles Borromeo shows us what it means to remain faithful to Christ, even when doing so requires sacrifice, difficult decisions, or going against the expectations of others. He reminds us that true discipleship is not simply about what we believe, but how we put that faith into action through prayer, service, and love for others.

Perhaps the question for us this week is not simply, “Is Christ part of my life?” but “Is Christ at the center of my life, above all else?”