Gospel: Matthew 20:20-28
The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did
him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, “What do you
wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your
right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom.” Jesus said in reply, “You
do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to
drink?” They said to him, “We can.” He replied, “My chalice you will indeed
drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is
for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” When the ten heard this,
they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said,
“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones
make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather,
whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to
be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to
be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
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Reflection:
What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Does it mean to wield power
and influence? Does it mean to be popular in your community? None of the above
actually. To be a follower is to be ready to serve without any hidden
agenda. To be a follower is not to desire greatness or any form of influence
and popularity.
The mother of the sons of Zebedee desired her two sons to sit beside
Jesus in His kingdom. Why did she ask for this? She asked because she did not
know the real essence of a follower of Jesus. If only she knew that a follower
must be the epitome of humility she would have not asked for that exalted
position.
The mother of the two sons is the typical representation of the many
modern parents of today. They want their children to be in the spotlight. To be
in front and have all the attention that they could gather.
But if this is the mindset of many parents today, what are they teaching
their children? They’re teaching their children to have an arrogant mindset
instead of a mindset of humility. Their teaching their children to seek
prominence whenever they do good instead of simply fading away.
If you want to grow in faith and if you want to be exalted by Jesus.
Learn therefore to be humble. Learn not to desire greatness in whatever form.
Learn that humility is the only passport towards Jesus. –Marino J. Dasmarinas
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