Attitudes Towards The Cross

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad reflects on Christ’s teachings about sorrow and joy before His crucifixion, emphasizing the Christian call to carry the cross. Fr. Matthias explains that worldly joys are temporary and can be taken away, while the joy Christ promises after sorrow is lasting and cannot be taken away. He addresses common attitudes toward suffering and the cross, including ignorance, carelessness, offense, fear, and contrasts these with the correct attitude of obedience as exemplified by St. Peter. The talk challenges believers to embrace the crosses God permits in their lives, understanding them as part of spiritual growth and salvation. Fr. Matthias invites listeners to personally ask God what cross they are called to carry for their journey with Christ, emphasizing the importance of following Him through both sorrow and joy.