As followers of Christ, today’s Gospel applies to us as well. We are called to the humility of service that seeks neither personal glory nor gain. We are called to use what authority we may have in the world for the benefit of our brothers and sisters, not for the sake of stroking our own egos. It’s easy to pat ourselves on the back for the good works that we do – to think that we are superior Christians, that others owe us a debt of gratitude, or that our names should be engraved on a public placard in some noteworthy hall. But Jesus calls us to a different standard – the one he himself exemplified through his life of service.
Adults: How do I feel when I do something good and I am not acknowledged? Why?
Children: Am I willing to help others even if nobody thanks me for it?
Why?
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