Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Read It:

Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying,
“The scribes and the Pharisees
have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.
Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,
but do not follow their example.
For they preach but they do not practice.
They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry
and lay them on people’s shoulders,
but they will not lift a finger to move them.
All their works are performed to be seen.
They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues,
greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation ‘Rabbi.’
As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’
You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.
Call no one on earth your father;
you have but one Father in heaven.
Do not be called ‘Master’;
you have but one master, the Christ.
The greatest among you must be your servant.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled;
but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Reflect on it: Today's Gospel is all about a big, fat piece of humble pie. In the Gospel, we are told to humble ourselves, so that we might be exalted. Our society today tells us to be people who do anything for attention,to speak of our greatness and to above all, be people who are self reliant and perfect. Today's Gospel reminds us that humility and humbleness of heart is truly what has us inherit eternal life.


Pray about it: Mama Mary! Help me to be small and meek and humble just like you are! Show me the way to your son so that we too may be humbled. Sweet Jesus, help us to be close to you through our humility and to do everything for the greater glory of God.

Live it! Challenge: Today, be humble about something that you do exceedingly well.