Servant of All

In seeking to follow Jesus, as we do always, but especially during Ordinary Time, when we see Jesus in action during his ministry over the years that led up to his arrest and crucifixion, we encounter a person whose simplicity and humility are expressed in action as well as in word.  He is our model of leadership and the inspiration that should penetrate our behavior.  He speaks with authority, confronts evil in the form of demons or hypocrisy, and yet puts leadership in proper perspective:  "If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be last of all and the servant of all." (Mk 9: 35).  St. Marcellin lived this way and exhorted his followers to follow in his footsteps.  May we not hesitate to follow his example and directive.
Bro. Rene