Homily for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time - 10:30 AM
Brothers James and John approached Jesus and said, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." Jesus' reply indicates that this would involve sharing in his suffering and baptism. "Are you willing to drink of the chalice of the suffering of which I am going to drink?"
Oftentimes in our lives, we want to experience all the glory without any pain. Are we willing to pick up our cross daily and walk with God? In order to be "great" in the kingdom of God, we must learn to be the "least" here on earth, serving all others and putting them ahead of one's own needs and desires.
Readings from October 17, 2021:
Isaiah 53:10-11
Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 22
Hebrews 4:15-16
Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45
