Lord I come before You now with a humble heart desiring truly to serve You only according to Your Will. Let me never lose sight that it is You my Jesus that I serve. For it is in my fallen nature to sometimes crave recognition or even a position of influence or power.
Thank You Lord, for the powerful reminder of what it means to be a child of God. To be free from the lustful desires of the World. To be innocent, pure and reliant on Your Good Counsel and providence. On us, You bestow Your Graces abundantly.
I am reminded also of Your great love for us, for by Your incarnation You came to us as a babe. A clear message that You did not come to judge, but to save us. And likewise I too should not condemn but to assist in Your name, in saving our Heavenly Father’s Children; my brethren. To seek always to bring those who desire to follow You, closer to the deeper relationship You desire through Your Church. Sweet Jesus be my guide always. Amen
GOSPEL
Luke 9:46–50
An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.”
Then John said in reply, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company.” Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”
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