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Notes About The Poem

Hi guys this is the continuation of the 4 poems before this. I took it from Father [Fr.] Alex Legaspi's message from St. Andrew Catholic Church's bulletin. I thought to turn it to a poem so that other people as poets can read. I have more poems after this. Hope you enjoy reading!

What Does It Take To Be a Disciple

Father Christ Jesus listeners often got swept by His charismatic manner
Blurted their intention to follow Him
That does not mean they were ready to be true disciples of Father Christ Jesus
In this Gospel story
A man wanted to follow Father Christ but was deflated (let down) when Father Christ pointed out that He had no home 
His followers would have none of the things considered necessary for a happy life
 Following Jesus or Father Christ wouldn’t always be comfortable and that thought turned many away
For the second man in the story
The timing wasn’t right
He wanted to fulfill his duty to his dying father before setting out with Father Christ Jesus sets the agenda 
Our duty is to obey Father Christ Jesus knew that looking back while plowing can ruin the job
He used that example to help the third man that we need to have a singleness of purpose to His disciple
We still have to make sacrifices to follow Father Christ Jesus
But He promises that the rewards will be worth much more

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