He says to us, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24. Christ alone can make us capable of responding when He says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” Matthew 11:29. This means that every day self must be denied. Christ can give us the noble resolve, the will to suffer, and to fight the battles of the Lord with persevering energy. The weakest, aided by divine grace, may have strength to be more than conqueror. (Mar 85.6) MC VC