What's the Goal?

At a time when everyone was full of admiration for all he did, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘For your part, you must have these words constantly in your mind: “The Son of Man is going to be handed over into the power of men.”

Lk.9:43,44

Jesus is at the height of his popularity but isn't swayed from his primary goal... death on a cross.

What appears to be a desired objective can sometimes be a smoke screen. There can be a greater goal on the other side. This is especially true when the attention and clamour is worldly. Wealth, popularity, material success are often distractions. 

What is my goal I need to have constantly in mind? Attaining heaven. How do I get there? By loving God and loving others. Anything else is a distraction. 

Jesus, you kept your goal clearly in focus. Help me do the same today.

Saint Philip Neri, please pray for us.