Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint James the Apostle, the patron saint of Spain. His mortal remains are housed in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostella, in the region of Galacia.
The gospel passage for today's Eucharistic celebration shows us the heart of Jesus' understanding of authority. The mother of James and John misunderstood his interpretation of this teaching. Like many of her time, she perceived leadership as a majestic reward, rather than Jesus' new-found concept of authority that is born out of service. In fact, he explained to the apostles: whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant (Mt 20:26).
This image might seem simple at first, but the more we strive to implement it, the more we will discover how challenging it truly is. It is not impossible though; it begins with a simple prayer whispered in hope: Dear God, where do you need me to be today and what do you need me to do?
Have a great day.
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