Readings
I - Ruth 2: 1, 1-3, 8-11, 4: 13-17
II - Mt. 23: 1-12
BECOME HUMBLE AND MEEK
As subordinates, submit to the authority and as superiors, serve like a slave is the crux of the Gospel passage today. Jesus instructs both, the subordinates and the superiors. He exhorts the people to abide by the teachings of the Scribes and the Pharisees as they are delegated with the authority from God Himself and insists that the greatness of the leaders vest in their service to the flock that is entrusted. A leader should be a servant of all.
To submit and to serve is possible to the one who is humble. It takes courage and conviction to remain humble ignoring pride, honour, glory, pomp, fame and popularity. Humble persons are always aglow in spirit that attracts the attention and admiration of all, inspiring and inviting them to imitate the same. May the grace of God wrap us with humility, simplicity and meekness to submit and to serve, solely for the glory of God.
