Why You Must Carry Your Cross

A thoughtful talk presented by Bill Moran MA —Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

“The Glory of God is the human person fully alive” — St. Irenaeus

Be All That You Can Be —Become a Better You

A central theme of the new testament is the bearing of one’s own cross

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, — take up his cross, and follow me. — Matthew 16:24

In Roman times, the cross was seen as a terrifying object of torture, suffering, and execution. If you were carrying a cross, you were on your way to be crucified. When Jesus makes this statement, the disciples must’ve been terrified. Today many people are still terrified of their cross or do not understand the impact it can have on their lives.

Now contemporary psychological research is reflecting the benefits behind this often forgotten biblical message. 

Come Learn:

• • Why would Christ tell us to carry our cross if he came to save us?
  • What does it mean to “take up your cross”?
  • Why do you need adversity in your life?
  • Learn to become stronger and more alive