Wednesday 3 March

Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31; Matthew 20:17-28

The glory path

We constantly witness honours awarded to people whose achievements are outstanding. These are good news stories. Awardees acknowledge there are many sacrifices and failures along the path to glory. What mother doesn’t want the best for her child, and rejoice in any success? In today’s gospel, the mother of James and John wants glory and honour for her sons. Jesus, however, points out that suffering and sacrifice come before glory. Honour is at the end of the path, not the beginning. What is my understanding of glory? Do I do all for the greater glory of God?