KNOW THE JOY OF SERVING
Jesus is our best example and these women gladly imitated Him in their
humble service.
We know that Mary
Magdalene had lived a very troubled life before Jesus freed her from what we
are told were seven demons. She was privileged to be the first to see Jesus as
the risen Lord. Joanna, the wife of King Herod's chief financial officer, was a
wealthy lady of the court. It's unlikely that Mary Magdalene and Joanna would
have ever met under other circumstances. What brought them together and united
them was a bond of friendship, service, and loyalty to Jesus. Certainly Jesus
and His message of the kingdom of God had transformed them.
Are we sometimes
like the apostles, who were status conscious, or like the women, who were
content to serve quietly but generously? Jesus is our best example and these
women gladly imitated Him in their humble service.
Today's Gospel made
me think about the sixth station of the cross. Veronica wipes the face of
Jesus. She goes up to our Lord with a white cloth to wipe His blood filled
face, with love, compassion, and arms opened to help in generosity. Maybe you
can take time today to reflect on this station and read a shortstory about
someone reaching out in love, and compassion.
May your arms always be open for others in
generosity.
Know the joy of serving!