Often our desire for first place is too worldly; we fear desiring to be first spiritually

“If anyone wants to be first, he will be last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) A literal translation of Sunday’s Gospel offers a new perspective. Our lectionary gives “If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all”, which implies two different decisions: the decision The post Often our desire for first place is too worldly; we fear desiring to be first spiritually appeared first on Catholic Herald.

Sep 22, 2024 - 15:00
Often our desire for first place is too worldly; we fear desiring to be first spiritually
“If anyone wants to be first, he will be last of all and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) A literal translation of Sunday’s Gospel offers a new perspective. Our lectionary gives “If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all”, which implies two different decisions: the decision The post Often our desire for first place is too worldly; we fear desiring to be first spiritually appeared first on Catholic Herald.

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