Good evening, everyone. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this evening. For me, this is a wonderful moment to discuss discipleship. Being a disciple is not an easy thing, because we are called to become more like the One we follow, Christ, our true Teacher. In the context of ancient times, a teacher played a very significant role in shaping the life of his or her disciples, not only through teaching but also by being close and sharing daily life. A disciple learns by staying clos