Father Anthony encourages us to pray this scripture when we’ve been through a trial of faith, knowing that God is with us and we have reason to be ever hopeful.

Father Anthony reflects on Luke 9:23–25 and Christ’s call to deny ourselves, carry our crosses, and follow Him. With insights from the saints—like Blessed Dina Bélanger, St. Faustina, and St. Thérèse—Fr. Anthony shows how even small daily sacrifices can unite us with Jesus and become powerful offerings of love for others.

Father Anthony uses the story of the Israelites traveling through the desert to teach us that we can trust in the Lord to overcome our obstacles.