Introduction and Call to Worship Jesus chose to face his own death, realising that through doing so he would discover real life. He calls on us to take up our own crosses, to find such life for ourselves. In our worship today, let us explore the meaning of taking up our cross to follow Jesus. Today’s Readings First Reading Jeremiah 15:15-21 Jeremiah is called by God's name, and God will deliver him from all who seek to harm him. Second Reading Romans 12:9-21 St Paul sets