Neužtenka žiūrėti pro langą – įeik pro vartus, kurie yra Kristaus kryžius - kun. Povilas Narijauskas

Sermon delivered at the Shrine of Divine Mercy (Vilnius) on June 28, 2026, during the 12:00 p.m. Holy Mass. Fr. Povilas Narijauskas invites us to look at discipleship as Jesus proclaims it—without “marketing gimmicks,” without hidden conditions, and with a very clear price: to take up our cross and follow Him. This homily discusses why friendship with Jesus is demanding, why we cannot participate only in the “pleasant” without the cross, and why the Christian life begins with passing through the gates of His death—with baptism and the daily decision to give everything, not just 5 or 10 percent. The priest touches on our experiences of disappointment, when love and devotion go unappreciated, and shows how God calls us not to be cautious, but to trust. The sermon mentions the example of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who, in his daily life and in his final choice, demonstrated what it means to live a life completely dedicated to Christ—not in theory, but in the reality of Auschwitz. This is a call for us to reflect on what it means to take up our cross today: illness, renouncing sinful habits, new vocational endeavors, or faithfulness wherever God calls us.theotokosrosaries+1Fr.-Povilas-Narijauskas-06_28-12-val.txt If this homily touched you, you can subscribe to the Shrine of Divine Mercy’s channel so you don’t miss new broadcasts and homilies, and share this video with those who are currently struggling to carry their cross but who are seeking true—not “disguised”—hope. Priest: Povilas Narijauskas Location: Shrine of Divine Mercy, Vilnius Date: June 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Holy Mass Topic: The Cost of Discipleship and the Way of the Cross in Everyday Life More about the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius: Website: www.gailestingumas.lt Meaningful gifts and religious items: Mercy Shop online store: mercyshop.eu