Who is the greatest? Am I want to become great?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 25th Week - Sunday*

*GOSPEL - Mk 9:30-37*

*First Reading -  Wis 2:12, 17-20*

*SECOND READING - Jas 3:16-4:3*

*Who is the greatest? Am I want to become great?*

*1) The desire to become great*

Every human being has this desire, that he/she wants to become great in one way or the another 

No body regrets for becoming great, instead they feel happy and joyful. In fact everything we do in our life in one way or the another has the intention of becoming great 

There is nothing wrong in becoming great. But how do we become great is a question 

*2) The wordly standards and the Heavenly standards*

There are two ways of becoming great. One from the perspective of the world and the other from the heavenly standards. 

The wordly standards, depends on the power, position, wealth, money, riches, influence, beauty, lots of land etc

But Jesus has different standards to become great in His kingdom 

*3) Jesus way of becoming Great*

There are many things which are highlighted in today's Gospel 

The person who is ready to serve, is the greatest in the Kingdom of God 

The person who is ready to sacrifice his/her life is the greatest in KOG

The person who is ready to face any kinds trials and tribulations for the sake of faith is the greatest in KOG

The person who is ready to trust like Child, is the greatest in KOG

A person who is ready to cultivate the Heart and mind of a Child, which is pure and without any gile, is greatest in the KOG

A person who is ready to suffer for the righteousness's sake is the great in the KOG

A person who is ready to stand for truth, justice, sincerity is the great in the KOG

A person who is ready to accept the wisdom from above which is first of all pure, peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity will be the greatest in the KOG

*4) Do I want to become Great?*

The question is to become great in the KOG? 

Do I have that desire? At the same time mere desire is not sufficient. One needs to work hard, to become great in the KOG

All the saints who became great in the KOG, really went through all the challenges, hardships, and some even sacrificed their life, to become great in the KOG. 

If so do I want to become great in the Kingdom of God?

What are the ways, through which I am working to become great in KOG?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*