Homilies of Monsignor Charles Pope Disciplines of Discipleship
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Sep 8, 2025 Dive into the essence of discipleship as the discussion navigates the challenges of embracing life’s burdens and the inevitability of death. Reflect on the importance of spiritual treasures over material ones. Explore the sacrifices necessary to deepen one’s relationship with Jesus and find joy through struggles. Discover what authentic discipleship means in a world full of distractions, and learn to prioritize obedience to God above societal expectations. It’s a profound journey into the heart of faith and commitment.
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Crowds Precede Tough Teaching
- Large crowds often precede hard teachings in the Gospels and thin the ranks of superficial followers.
- Monsignor Charles Pope highlights a recurring 'remnant' pattern where only a faithful few remain after tough demands.
Biblical Remnant Examples
- Pope recounts Gospel episodes where many left after hard sayings, like John 6's bread of life teaching.
- He connects biblical remnant examples (Noah, Exodus, Gideon) to the pattern of few true disciples.
Discipleship Exists In The Remnant
- True discipleship usually exists in a smaller committed remnant rather than among the crowd.
- Pope warns the church shouldn't reshape doctrine to follow popular opinion or cultural polls.
