be the slave of all

“Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (MK 10: 43-45)

When we look for rewards, glory and appreciation, Our Lord reminds us how important it is to “be the slave of all,” and “whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” There is no greater example than Our Lord’s who “did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

“The Son of Man came to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Gospel Acclamation)