Gospel: John 13:16-20
I know those whom I have chosen. But so that the
Scripture might be fulfilled, The one who ate my food has raised his heel
against me. From now on I am telling you before it happens, so that when it
happens you may believe that I AM. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives
the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent
me.”
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Reflection:
What is the weakness of many followers of Jesus? It’s
to act and behave as if they are bigger than Jesus. This is the failing of many
who are followers of Jesus. But a true follower doesn’t aspire to become
somebody, doesn’t aspire to raise himself in the pedestal of prominence.
He/she is simply content to become a nobody in the
vast ocean of humanity who follow Jesus. He/she works tirelessly and silently
with the end in mind that he/she has to advance the teachings and
goodness of Jesus in this world.
In the gospel, Jesus washed His disciple’s feet. Was
the washing of His disciples feet a simple ritual done by Jesus? Or there was a
silent message for His disciples and for us as well. What lies beneath the act
of washing His disciple’s feet is the message of humility. For they would not
be productive in their mission without humility. And they would not be able to
attract others to the faith without humility.
If we say that we are followers of Jesus it is also
expected that we would be humble at all times. Never arrogant, never
overbearing but always humble even if others are not. For the virtue of
humility is what separates true followers from fake and fair-weather followers
of Jesus. - Marino J. Dasmarinas
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