The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. Each of us have, like Mrs. Zebedee, asked God for something. Frequently God says a polite “no” to us just as Jesus did to the mother of James and John. How Jesus responded to the request is instructive. First, Jesus suggests that what we want often comes at a price. Those who want to be close to Jesus must be willing to share his “chalice,” the chalice which will inevitably involve suffering. More importantly, the plan of God is unfolding in the world according to a divine logic that we are not always privy to — and the seats they sought were reserved!
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By Church Staff
