Gospel Reflection
Sunday, Oct 17, 2021 This incident occurs in Mark right after the third prediction of the passion. Once again the disciples are shown in a negative light.
Along with Peter, James and John formed an inner circle among the Twelve. Perhaps this is why they thought they deserved the places of honor at the messianic banquet. Jesus asks if they are ready to share his cup and his baptism, and they rashly assert that they are. Jesus assures them that they will share his cup and baptism, but he is referring to his suffering and death, which they will share in due time. Their request stirs indignation among the others and gives Jesus the opportunity to teach about humility. He calls for a reversal of the way things work in the world. The greatest must serve the rest, just as Jesus is the servant who gives his life for the "many" (see ecumenical: promoting or tending to universal unity – in this case, Jesus Christ’s “House of Many.”) Use your best storytelling skills for your reflection on this reading. The dialogue between Jesus and the sons of Zebedee is an animated one that hinges on their misunderstanding of what he means by cup and baptism. The anger of the other ten is described briefly. Then Jesus' teaching about humility relies on strong contrasts. The final sentence of the reading is a solemn statement of the mission of Jesus. download PDF version:
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