MATTHEW 23:11-12 (2024)

 MATTHEW 23:11-12

The greatest among you will be your servant. 

All who exalt themselves will be humbled, 

and all who humble themselves will be exalted.

---- mine,

In a world where everyone wants to lord it over the other, I want you to always bear in mind that I came to serve not to be served, and to give My life as a ransom for many. This is what you too must desire, to be a servant, to serve, to be available to anyone in need. Do not become closed in on yourself, your needs, and your desires, rather have a docile, sensitive, humble spirit. Be watchful, keep your eyes and ears open to the cry of the little ones, the poor, the lonely, the hurt, the suffering. Do not glance over those whose eyes are on you hoping for your assistance. You may not be able to do much but you can listen, sympathize, be present, and attentive to those who have no one to share their sorrows. Ask always for the grace to remain humble, little, the least for nothing is so pleasing to Me than the meek. Emulate Me. It is in giving that you receive, and in dying to yourself that you are born to eternal life. 

MARK 3:34-35 (2024)

MARK 3:34-35

And looking at those who sat around him, Jesus said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.’

---- mine,

The Way to the Father is revealed to you and to the whole world and is visible to all who desire the Kingdom of God. You have been given Mary, My Mother as your model, you have the lives of the saints help up so you can imitate their virtues. You have Sacred Scripture and the Teaching of Holy Mother Church so you can walk the narrow way without falling or going astray. Pay close attention to what I say to you this day, ---- my own, do you wish to be my mother, my sister, then seek the will of God in all things and do I, and your life will be serene. Nothing will disturb the tranquility of your soul. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and you will receive everything else besides, pressed down, shaken together, and spilling over for God is a generous lover and giver of every good and perfect gift.