THURSDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN EASTERTIDE
Table of the Word:
First Reading: Acts 13:13–25
Gospel: John 13:16–20
Theme: No servant is greater than his master.
Reflection:
Today's Gospel pericope presents a tender moment at the Last Supper. Jesus, having just washed the disciples' feet, reminds them: "No servant is greater than his master." He urges them to follow His example of humility and service. He also speaks of betrayal, pointing to Judas, and assures the disciples that receiving the one He sends is the same as receiving Him, and the Father who sent Him. (cf. John 13:16–20)
These words of Jesus, spoken after He washed His disciples’ feet, serve as a profound reminder of the path of Christian discipleship: a path marked by humility, service, and surrender. In this moment, the Master takes the posture of a servant — not to be served, but to serve (cf. Matthew 20:28).
Jesus redefines greatness not through power or status, but through self-giving love. By saying “No servant is greater than his master,” He sets a model: If the Lord Himself stoops to serve, then we, His followers, are called to do no less. This is not merely a call to action, it is a call to identity. To be His disciple means to mirror His humility.
This highlights the deep mystery of God's unfolding plan and the humility of Christ within it. Jesus, though Lord and Master, chose the path of service and suffering. Paul, in telling Israel's story, reminds us that salvation history is not just a sequence of events, but a divine narrative marked by God's faithfulness and love.
As disciples today, we are called not just to hear this story, but to live it, to become servants in a world that craves status, and to trust in God's plan even when we cannot see the end. Let us ask for the grace to imitate Christ's humility, and like Paul, to boldly witness to the hope we have in Him.
+ May thecLord bless His words in our hearts both now and forevermore. Amen
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