I must admit I was having a hard time deciding what our Lord was calling me to share with you this weekend in this homily. I was asking myself,- do I preach on the Gospel or the 2nd reading- both are so full of great inspiration, but I can’t do both (or we will be here all day). I decided to preach on the 2nd reading, but if you let me, I’m going to give you a little homework assignment to do in your prayer time on the Gospel.
READ MOREThe disciples of Jesus, James and John, sons of Zebedee, asked Jesus a question. “Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left.” A simple question, but a very powerful and meaningful request. To sit at the right and left were the 2 most important positions at a banquet, to be closest to the host. It is important for us to fully understand the significance of James and John’s question. In doing so we will better understand Jesus’ answer, and gain a better understanding of the word Glory.
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