This Week in the Bulletin:
Human Perspective
It is surprising to note that the disciples, even after having lived with Jesus and after having listened to his teachings, continue to think and behave only from a human perspective. James and John, despite the teaching of Jesus to renounce everything and to follow him, seek places of privilege and prestige in his kingdom; the other disciples, notwithstanding the repeated exhortation of Jesus to love without conditions, perhaps wanting these positions for themselves, express their anger and angst against James and John. Hence, the episode narrated in the Gospel of today invites us to transcend our old ways of thinking and to grow in virtues which are in tune with the Gospel.
Taking advantage of the situation, Jesus imparts important lessons to his disciples on leadership and discipleship. According to the teachings of Jesus, leadership and discipleship involve suffering and service. No disciple can come to 'glory' without taking part in the passion and death of Jesus. The leader is a brother or a sister among brothers and sisters. The image of Jesus' washing of the feet represents better the image of Christian leadership. Leadership is not for self-gratification. Positions of authority are not a privilege; to consider it as privilege is a wrong conception which instead of washing the feet, washes the hand. Jesus is the perfect example of leadership and discipleship who has come not to be served but to serve.
God’s Word Fr Devasia Joseph SSP
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