Pope Francis could easily be called the Pope of the "little ones", for he is constantly drawing our attention to the poor, the vulnerable, the oppressed, and today's Gospel Passage, Mark 30-37, shows the basis for this approach. When he overheard the disciples arguing over who would be the greatest among them, he admonished them saying that the greatest should be the servant of all, and taking a child, said that it was a matter of welcoming such a "little one", that a person lives servant leadership and thus serves not only Jesus, but the One who sent him. Very powerful, when we think of it. It's not a matter of hobnobbing with the "important" people, but with embracing those who are weak and powerless, that we live and demonstrate the Good News, the "Different News" that Jesus came to teach us. Let us spend time reflecting on this passage and also watch Pope Francis and listen to him carefully to see what steps we need to take in our own lives to better welcome "the little ones."
Bro. Rene
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