Springing thought

In the gospel for today we are reminded by Jesus that it is not the rule or the authority that makes a leader but servanthood and suffering. The two sons of Zebedee (with their mother) request the right sit at the right and left of Christ when He comes into His kingdom. It is not said why they or their mother ask this, but from the context I presume the usual reasons, power, fame, etc. These factors always make us do foolish things. Do our leaders lord it over us? Are we Gentiles or Christians.

Jesus does not ask us to forego seeking leadership, rather he calls them to servanthood. He wants us to be holy examples of humility and service, to accept the pain and suffering that comes with following Him, and to give our lives for Him and His Church.

Can you drink the chalice that He drank?

God bless,

>P<

Joshua Fahey