In today's first reading, Paul reminds those in the synagogue that God wanted them as his chosen people. Paul lets them know where they as a people historically have been, but exhorts them to become more conscious of the fact that, from their descendants, God brought forth a savior, Jesus Christ. Paul is saying that God, through his own son, Jesus Christ, is choosing them again. We are all God's chosen people. Christ will be our strength. We must learn to know and follow him.
In today's Gospel, Jesus having washed the feet of his disciples, says, "Amen, Amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater that the one who sent him. Whoever receives the one I send receives me and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me". We are all equal and no one greater than another.
We all have been chosen to hear his "word". We are given the alternative of believing and the choice of path to follow.
Peggie Czachowski
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