Words of the Holy Father-the strength of Baptism-the service of others-10-20-24

 Words of the Holy Father-the strength of Baptism-the service of others-10-20-24

Let us look at the Crucified Lord, completely immersed in our wounded history, and we will discover God’s way of doing things. We see that he did not remain above in heaven to look down on us from up there, but he lowered himself to wash our feet. God is love and love is humble, it does not exalt itself, but comes down like the rain that falls to earth and brings life. But how can we adopt the same direction as Jesus, going from raising ourselves up to immersing ourselves, from the mentality of prestige, worldly prestige, to that of service, Christian service? Dedication is needed, but that is not enough. It is difficult alone, but not impossible, for we have a strength within that helps us. It is the strength of Baptism, of that immersion in Jesus  that all of us have already received through grace that directs us, moving us to follow him instead of seeking our interests, but to put ourselves at the service of others. It is a grace, a fire that the Spirit has kindled in us that needs to be nurtured. Today, let us ask the Holy Spirit to renew the grace of Baptism in us, that immersion in Jesus, in his way of being, to be more like servants, to be servants like he has been with us. (Angelus, 17 October 2021)


Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time


Gospel and Thought for the Day - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day.html


Gospel in Art: I did not come to be served but to serve https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50898 

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