Mark 9:30-37

Gospel Reading

Mark 9:30-37
They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he will rise.” But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to ask him. And they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” But they were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest. And he sat down and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any one would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” And he took a child, and put him in the midst of them; and taking him in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.”

Reflection
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus has to have a discussion with his disciples about humility. When Jesus confronted them about their argument, they were ashamed. Sitting down, Jesus tells them this: “Anyone who wants to be first must be the last, and the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) Oh, how often we think we are better than everyone else, even though we are not! Jesus, himself is our model. He came not to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28)

Lasallian Guiding Principles
In LGP, the Lasallian school is a sign because it strives to embody in its life the new reality made possible by Christ’s inauguration of the kingdom. By its way of life and through the service it offers, it is a sign to students and to the wider society of God’s gracious care and fidelity towards youth and the poor.

Prayer
“Lord Jesus, by your cross you have redeemed the world and revealed your glory and triumph over sin and death. May I never fail to see your glory and victory in the cross. Help me to conform my life to your will and to follow in your way of holiness.”
Our Lady of the Star, pray for us.
St. John Baptist de la Salle, pray for us.
St. Miguel Febres Cordero, pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Value: Spirit of Faith (Nurturing Faith)
Culture Theme: We nurture our relationship with God.
Productivity Theme: Norms of Piety.
Week 1: We value and engage in Lasallian Formation programs.

Sources:
C. (n.d.). Daily Gospel. Retrieved date, from https://dailygospel.org/M/AM/
DLSU ITS, DLSU STRATCOM, DLSU IRPA. (n.d.). Guiding Principles of the Philippine

Lasallian Family. Retrieved date, from http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/lasallian-guiding-
principles/default.asp

(Prepared by Sofia S. Ferre)