Episode 36, SPECIAL EDITION: Greatest in the Kingdom... | The Word of the Lord with Fr. Rector

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 PALAWAN, 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒!
Fr. Rector reflects on the Gospel [Mark 9.30-37] on this Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. He mentioned: “The disciples themselves have their own weak limitations; they were not perfect; they did not always understand Jesus and his teachings; but up to this point - they kept on following Jesus and Jesus continue to allow them to follow him… Jesus is imparting here very important teachings for those who want to continue to follow him: humility and service…” In the end, Fr. Rector added: “Jesus himself is the true model of greatness: He came to serve not to be served. He took the form of a servant, lowering himself, to share our human nature that he might raise us up and make us partakers in His divinity.”
Mark Angelo SG. Mendoza, junior architect, young professional from the Philippines shares what struck him in the Gospel. He mentioned: “When Jesus said, ‘whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all,’ because Jesus is emphasizing here the value of humility and serving.”
When, asked how he had been influenced by the Gospel values so far. Mark responded by saying, “as a young professional, who is passionate about architecture, the teachings of Jesus about greatness rooted in humility and service influenced me. Architect has the power in creating space, enhance human experience, and promote well-being. By these, it demonstrate the greatness by serving people, giving them the comfortability that they deserve on how they want to live the life to be better…For me as an architect, giving that chance of having the power of gifting the people what they deserve…it is truly a privilege for me having this opportunity on giving some advise on what I learned about my profession and helps them to live a quality of living…architect is a profession that serves the community…”
Towards the end, Mark mentioned he will encourage others to also share their talents and abilities and embrace the values of the Gospel by: (1) “actions speak louder than words,” by living out the Gospel in humility; (2) as a gen Z, I am more on technology. So, I can encourage them thru the social media to serve the Lord.
Watch and listen and be inspired from the reflection and sharing of Mark Angelo SG. Mendoza!
Mark is the lay-out artist and video editor of the cathedral parish. He is the person behind all of Fr. Rector’s social media presence and other cathedral promotional materials (i.e. posters and prayer cards). He used to be an altar server but now he is actively serving in the different churches by providing his expertise in architecture.
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I love this reading as it calls to mind my own pride and how it hurts me and thus, draws me away from God. When he talks about the child it encourages me as I work with "at risk" and "high risk" youth...... Parents, Teachers, Counselors and all Care Providers need to know His love towards children. And some days are harder than others! I will not deny this. But, i continue, through the teachings of Jesus and the Grace of the Holy Spirit, to persevere even during those days that are really hard and challenging! I will fail but i will have another day to get to do God's will and get it right. Please pray for all of us who work with the children and youth in our community