Readings
I - Sir. 2: 1-11
II - Mk. 9: 30-37
SERVICE IS THE HALLMARK OF DISCIPLESHIP
In solitude and seriousness Jesus teaches his disciples about his paschal mystery of suffering, death and resurrection to his disciples. The disciples neither understood nor grasped of what he was speaking and all the more they were frightened to ask him as well. But were engrossed in discussing about who is the greatest among them. In no way are we different from the disciples. We too often are engrossed in our life, thoughts and attitudes that we fail to either grasp or adhere to the words of Jesus.
Service determines the greatness of the person is the crux of the later part of the Gospel passage today. Service to the little, small, weak and the fragile: the poor, the marginalised, the less privileged, the unfortunate and the needy brethren. In serving this section of the society, we serve God Himself. Discipleship calls for adhering to the voice of God and service in humility and self-giving.
