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The Essence of Discipleship: Submission and Humility
Fr. Matthias Shehad explains the concept of discipleship as trusting and submitting to someone more experienced who has already walked the spiritual path you wish to follow. He emphasizes that true discipleship involves surrendering personal control over decisions such as what to read, where to go, and how to live, placing these choices in the hands of a mentor who shares your values. Fr. Matthias highlights the importance of humility and willingness to submit one’s will to benefit from the mentor’s experience with spiritual challenges, temptations, and misconceptions. This submission allows…
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