Have Jesus’ words about the first being the last and the last first helped me let go of the natural tendency to measure myself and others in terms of perks and power rather than by the capacity to give freely to others?

In Jesus’ kingdom, greatness and being “first” come from service to others.

The people of God need faith-filled, wise, and joyful leaders, now as ever. The sacramental ministry is a beautiful calling, with the Eucharist providing “the source and summit” of Christian faith.

There are many symbols that reflect our society, some for better and others for worse.

You want to be in charge. I hope you have your shot at it because then you’ll see just how hard it really is.

Kids want what they want when they want it and don’t want to submit to the wisdom of their parent’s authority.

Aware that the Lord knows our suffering and weakness, we pray, confident we will receive mercy and grace to help us.

In their request for glory, James and John, with Peter the two apostles closest to Jesus, get several things wrong.

When [Christ] humbled himself he lifted the world up. . . . He filled the world with faith in God . . . and gained innumerable blessings beyond the power of myself or anyone else to describe in words. —Saint John Chrysostom (c. 347-407)