Be a servant!

Tuesday of the 7th week of the Ordinary Season

Mk. 9: 30 - 37

The readings teach us to be wary about raw ambitions.  St. James rationalized the destruction of the world as arising from a brazen desire to overthrow the other.  This is where we're going if we don't watch our conduct.

Jesus pointed to a child as the model for servanthood:  "Whoever received one child such as this in my name received me."

Furthermore, he said, "Whoever wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all." What does servanthood do?

First, it places us at the service of one another.  More generosity awaites those who serve rather than be served.

Second, it makes us humble, realizing that all of us humans are as weak as ourselves and thus, need more caring rather that be neglected upon becuase of our pride.

Third, it is a sure mark of our unity with Jesus crucified, "who came not to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

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