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St. Anne's Episcopal Church
The Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, November 16, 2025

St. Anne's Episcopal Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 12:48


Listen to St. Anne's Sunday sermon. Watch a video of this service HERE.  Gifts and donations can be made HERE.  Click to stay connected with our weekly email.

The Chapel of the Cross Podcast
November 16, 2025: The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

The Chapel of the Cross Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 12:55


The Rev. Dr. Karen Connor McGugan

Christ Community Church - Jackson, TN
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, 2025 - Jude, Part 7

Christ Community Church - Jackson, TN

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 42:32


We conclude our study through the letter of Jude with a close look at his doxology. Join us as we learn what it means to contend for the faith in worship.  Text: Jude 24-25

Church of the Lamb
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity (Christ the King Sunday) | November 23, 2025

Church of the Lamb

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 18:57


Scriptures: Jeremiah 23:1–6 | Psalm 46 | Colossians 1:1–20 | Luke 23:35–43 by Kevin Whitfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St. Mark's New Canaan
11.16.25 “When the World Shakes” - The Reverend Dr. Maggi Dawn

St. Mark's New Canaan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 13:26


As Advent approaches, The Rev. Dr. Maggi Dawn invites us to step out of panic and polarization and into faithful presence. Jesus warns of falling stones—but promises we will not be overcome. What does it mean to live with courage, mercy, and justice in uncertain times?The Twenty-Third Sunday after PentecostQuestions for Discussion & Reflection:1. Jesus shifts attention away from disaster and toward justice, mercy, and humility.Which of these three practices feels most challenging in today's polarized climate? Why?2. What modern “false prophecies” or fear narratives tend to shape your thinking?How might we discern truth with humility and prayer?3. Julian of Norwich said, “You will not be overcome.”What does that promise mean in concrete terms for your life?4. Jesus warns that listening to panic-driven predictions distorts our faith.How does doomscrolling impact your capacity to live in hope and compassion?

Saint Barnabas Anglican Church Podcast
11.016.25 The Twenty-Third Sunday of Pentecost (Faithful Endurance)

Saint Barnabas Anglican Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 16:36


From Luke 21:5-19 Fr. Greg encourages us to keep our faith not because pain isn't real, not because the cost isn't high, but cling to it because our victory has already been won in Christ Jesus. Download the service Bulletin here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZFXgrCVDyKGBMI8ECqUQQNiCL16m30hi

The Bethany Lutheran Naperville Podcast
Sermon (11/16/2025): Luke 21:5-36, The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

The Bethany Lutheran Naperville Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025


St John's Church Sermons
Sermon, Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost - November 16, 2025

St John's Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025


Sunday's sermon on Genesis 31:1-3; 32:1, 22-32

The Westside King's Church Podcast
Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost: Living Christianly

The Westside King's Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 22:22


Malachi 4:1-2a and Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19

St. John's Franklin Podcast
Worship and Flash Mobs

St. John's Franklin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 27:03


The Rev. Michael McGhee preached on Psalm 98 on the Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost on November 16th. 

The Compline Service from St. Mark's Cathedral
The Office of Compline for November 16, 2025

The Compline Service from St. Mark's Cathedral

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 34:36


The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: New songs of celebration render (Tune: RENDEZ A DIEU) – mel. attr. Loys Bourgeois (c. 1510-c. 1561); harm. Claude Goudimel (c. 1514-1572) PSALMS 98 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Disposer supreme, and judge of the earth (Tune: OLD 104TH) – mel. Thomas Ravenscroft (c. 1590-1633); harm. Ralph Vaughan […]

The Cathedral of St. Philip
The Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener: With All our Heart, All our Hope, and All our Hair (November 16, 2025)

The Cathedral of St. Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 15:31


A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost (November 16, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta  

St. John's Church, Lafayette Square
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

St. John's Church, Lafayette Square

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 11:10


The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost St. John's, Lafayette Square Washington, DC Release date: 17 November 2025

All Souls' Sermon Podcast
November 16, 2025 - The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost - Fr. Graham Marsh

All Souls' Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 11:28


The Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The Gospel: St. Luke 21:5-19

St. Michael's in the Morning
Sermon by the Rev. John Newton for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost November 16 2025

St. Michael's in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 20:12


Learn more about St. Michael's at www.st-michaels.org.

St. Michaels by-the-Sea
The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost (11/16/25) - Fr. Doran Stambaugh

St. Michaels by-the-Sea

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 11:27


St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org

Trinity Lowden Sermons
"Is This What We Have To Look Forward To?" November 16, 2025

Trinity Lowden Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 20:27


The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost   Text: Luke 21:5-28   Theme: "Is This What We Have To Look Forward To?"   Readings: Malachi 4:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13, Luke 21:5-28   Rev. Daniel Redhage   Trinity Lutheran Church   The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod   Lowden, Iowa

Weekly Sermons from Emanuel
Episode 346: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost - November 16, 2025 - Pastor Marcus Schulz

Weekly Sermons from Emanuel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 60:00


Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost - November 16, 2025 - Pastor Marcus Schulz

MHT Seminary Sermons & Podcasts
Sermon: Pentecost XXIII - The Dead Who Seem To Live, by Rev. Philip Eldracher

MHT Seminary Sermons & Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 16:09


Given on the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, 2025.

St. James' Church
The Rev. Matthew J. Oprendek – Sermon for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

St. James' Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 7:07


Luke 21:5-19   When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, "As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down." They asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?" And he said, "Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, `I am he!' and, `The time is near!' Do not go after them. "When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. "But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls."

Sermons - St. John Wheaton
11/16/2025–Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: Pastor Alvaro Witt Duarte

Sermons - St. John Wheaton

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025


Saint John's Cathedral
The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

Saint John's Cathedral

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 11:58


First Church Brooklyn - Sermon Audio
2025-11-16 Sermon: Apocalypse

First Church Brooklyn - Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025


Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Luke 21:5-19. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, ....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Redeemer Lutheran - Fairhope, AL
Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost - Church Service @ Redeemer Lutheran Fairhope LCMS

Redeemer Lutheran - Fairhope, AL

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 48:55


Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost - Church Service @ Redeemer Lutheran Fairhope LCMS

St. Thomas Anglican Church
Daniel Adkinson - Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost, 2025

St. Thomas Anglican Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 25:12


Daniel Adkinson - Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost, 2025

Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings
Nov 16, 2025. Gospel: Matt 9:18-26. Twenty third Sunday after Pentecost.

Traditional Latin Mass Gospel Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 2:51


“9:18. As he was speaking these things unto them, behold a certain rulercame up, and adored him, saying: Lord, my daughter is even now dead;but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.“9:19. And Jesus rising up followed him, with his disciples.9:20. And behold a woman who was troubled with an issue of blood twelveyears, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment.9:21. For she said within herself: If I shall touch only his garment, Ishall be healed.9:22. But Jesus turning and seeing her, said: Be of good heart,daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made wholefrom that hour.9:23. And when Jesus was come into the house of the ruler, and saw theminstrels and the multitude making a rout,9:24. He said: Give place, for the girl is not dead, but sleepeth. Andthey laughed him to scorn.9:25. And when the multitude was put forth, he went in, and took her bythe hand. And the maid arose.9:26. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that country.”

Church of the Cross
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost - We Look for the Resurrection

Church of the Cross

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 35:47


Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 37:1-11; Hebrews 11:8-16; Matthew 22:23-33

Bethesda Lutheran Church Podcast
Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost

Bethesda Lutheran Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 26:35


Sermon by Guest Preacher- Lars Coburn, Director of University Relations, Bushnell University

Grace Lutheran Tucson Sermons
God's Righteous Verdict Will Be Revealed (2 Thessalonians 1:5-10)

Grace Lutheran Tucson Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025


Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025 Our Series Theme-Cause/Effect in God's Kingdom. Our Theme for Today: Judgment/PeaceFirst Lesson: Malachi 4:1-6.Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10.Gospel: Luke 21:5-19Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10. God's Righteous Verdict Will Be RevealedPastor Nate Kassulke

St. Peter's Church Podcast
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday Sermons

St. Peter's Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025


Reflections
Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

Reflections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 5:57


November 16, 2025Today's Reading: Luke 21:5-28 (29-36)Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 31:1-17, 23-34; Revelation 16:1-21; Matthew 27:1-10“[Jesus said,] ‘And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves,  people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.'" (Luke 21:25-28)In the Name +  of Jesus. Amen. When you see these things: things of evil governments laying hands on Christians, Christians being persecuted for the holy Name; things of your own sin, your own failures; things of the frustration of living as a Christian, wishing you could do better each day, but seeing the hopelessness of it all as you find yourself once again, as yesterday and the day before, falling to doubt, to fear, to lust, to the desire to control others, or to any other temptation—when you see these things, Stand, lift up your heads, for you belong to Baptism. And Baptism is not the sinner showing allegiance to God. It's God saving the sinner. It's your Lord using his appointed means to work the forgiveness of sins, to rescue from death and the devil, and to give eternal life to all who have faith in the words and promises of God. So despair not. Lift up your heads, for you belong to the life-giving water, rich in grace, a washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:5)With each day, the world nears its final judgment. We see the signs all around. Despair not. We continue to rejoice in serving neighbor, in opportunities to work for peace and good order, in words spoken in kindness to acclaim our Lord's gift of life, extolling his institutions of family and home, of marriage of man and woman, of property and possessions, our Lord's institutions so often rejected by our fallen world. For we know that these things instituted by the Lord are his way of providing for us and our neighbor on Earth.We see our sin, our failures, and we fear. Despair not. Hear your Lord's Gospel and rejoice in the life of Baptism to which you belong. We stand and lift up our heads in faith. Luke 21:28: [Jesus said,] “Now when these things begin to take place, stand and raise up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Lord, Almighty and always-living God, You gave great and precious promises to people who trust You.  Reign and lead our hearts and minds with Your Holy Spirit. Then we can continue to live forever in Your Son. Jesus lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.Author: Rev. Warren Graff, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.This new devotional resource by Carl Fickenscher walks you through each week's readings, revealing thematic connections and helping you better understand what is to come in worship each Sunday.

Christ the King Anglican Sermons
The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

Christ the King Anglican Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025


2 Timothy 4:6–18 Rev'd Peter Schwanda November 16, 2025

Crown of Life Sermons
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost - 2025

Crown of Life Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025


Crown of Life Lutheran Sermon podcast
Will God Ever Bring Justice?

Crown of Life Lutheran Sermon podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 17:56


Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, recorded Thr., November 13, 2025. Based on 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10. Pastor Jordan Massiah. Website: crownoflifehubertus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownoflifehubertus/ Written transcriptions: https://johnoldstrey.wordpress.com/

Pastor Steven G Lightfoot's Podcast
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 2025 - Live a Disciplined Life

Pastor Steven G Lightfoot's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 13:02


Pastor Steven preaches from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13Let us know you heard the message. Send us a text!Welcome to Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot's Podcast. Sermons and homilies by Rev. Steven G. Lightfoot. Pastor Steven is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church and serves as Senior Pastor to First Methodist Church Splendora and Shepherd Methodist Church in Southeast Texas. Thanks for listening! Join us each week for a new message. May God bless you and keep you.

Our Savior Lutheran-Grafton WI
November 16th 2025 Twenty -third Sunday after Pentecost Sermon

Our Savior Lutheran-Grafton WI

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 16:17


2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 "God is Just, and His Justice Reigns"   Preacher: Ronny Nguyen

Christ Church of Austin
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: November 16th, 2025

Christ Church of Austin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 23:58


Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: November 16th, 2025. Mother Nancy Lewis preaches. The post Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: November 16th, 2025 appeared first on Christ Church of Austin.

Christ Church Denver Sunday Talks
Episode 323: The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025

Christ Church Denver Sunday Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 13:11


Morrisville Presbyterian Church Podcast
11/16/25 Worship Service - "Using the Right Mirror"

Morrisville Presbyterian Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 61:36


Twenty-Third Sunday after PentecostNovember 16, 2025Worship Service includes:Scripture Readings: Psalm 34:1-3 and Genesis 1:26-27Meditation: Using the Right Mirror given by Rev. Dr. Tom KortClick here for Worship Bulletin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.No matter who you are or where you are on your journey of Faith,you are invited to MPC.Education Hour:Contact Pastor Alex Lester-Abdalla at alexlester-abdalla@mpcusa.net Worship Service:In-Person and Livestream begins at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.Morrisville Presbyterian Church771 N Pennsylvania AveMorrisville, Pennsylvania 19067(215) 295-4191 Website: https://www.mpcusa.org Support the show

Sunday's Lectionary
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16

Sunday's Lectionary

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 13:23


The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The International Children’s Bible The Collect: Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly … Continue reading → The post Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16 appeared first on Sunday's Lectionary.

Issues, Etc.
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/10/25 (3142)

Issues, Etc.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 57:46


Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 11/10/25 (3142) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

No Experts Allowed
Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost (Year C) - 11/16/25

No Experts Allowed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 25:39


Recorded on election day, November 4th, politics was in the air. In Virginia, the gubernatorial election dominated advertisements. In Pennsylvania, the option to retain state Supreme Court justices was on the ballot. All of this was happening during a government shutdown that was affecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). And the author of 2 Thessalonians - who may or may not be Paul - writes, "anyone unwilling to work should not eat" (3:10). To say there is a lot to talk about is an understatement! Jonahtn and Seth discuss this verse, which they've heard in the news lately, but also talk about the wider role of tradition when Christianity seems muddled. We're glad you're with us! Votes are counted, but this episode is still relevant. We'd love to hear how you've heard the phrase, "anyone unwilling to work should not eat." Feel free to email us.

Discover the Lectionary
Proper 28 (33) Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

Discover the Lectionary

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 10:03


Proper 28 (33) Twenty-Third Sunday after PentecostScripture Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12, Malachi 4:1-2a, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

La Casa de Cristo Sermoncast

Twenty-Third Sunday of Pentecost - Pastor Jeff Ruby, Terri Buccino and Michael Clark give the message titled, 'Next Steps' based on Jeremiah 29:11-13

WorkingPreacher.org Sermon Brainwave
Sermon Brainwave 1052: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost - November 16, 2025

WorkingPreacher.org Sermon Brainwave

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 25:38


Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson, and Matt Skinner for Sermon Brainwave as they explore the texts for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost (November 16, 2025). This episode dives into Luke 21:5-19, focusing on Jesus's apocalyptic speech about the destruction of the temple and the call to bear witness through endurance. The hosts discuss what it means to testify in times of difficulty, how endurance is not just about getting through hard times but about embodying witness to God's provision. They explore connections between vulnerability and the desire for security, Luther's theology of vocation, and the ecological dimensions of Psalm 98. The conversation also tackles the challenging passage from 2 Thessalonians about work and busybodies, reframing Christian witness as living faithfully in everyday vocations. This episode offers practical preaching insights for the end of the liturgical year, emphasizing testimony, endurance, and faithful witness in a world of upheaval. Commentaries for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-33-3/commentary-on-luke-215-19-6. ⏰Timecodes⏰ 00:00 Introduction to the Texts for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost 02:52 Exploring the Apocalyptic Themes in Luke 21 06:00 Endurance and Witness in Times of Persecution 08:58 The Role of Hope and God's Provision 11:51 Connecting Malachi and Isaiah's Messages 14:57 The Joyful Anticipation of New Creation 18:08 Understanding 2 Thessalonians and Christian Living *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8JdZ_9BnpY0.

Bishop Robert Barron’s Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies

Friends, for this Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, we're reading from the fourteenth chapter of Luke—and it is very serious spiritual business. A lot of us sinners are satisfied with a low-level spirituality of following the commandments. But in this extraordinary Gospel, Jesus challenges us to move into the upper levels of the spiritual life: “If anyone 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.” This is meant to be a kind of shock therapy—a deeply challenging message about what serious discipleship entails.