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Today\u2019s gospel starts with disciples obsessing over who\u2019s number one, which leads Jesus to say something about God’s take on importance and power. Here Jesus makes it explicit that the reversal of values in God\u2019s community is a direct challenge to the values of the dominant culture, where wielding power over others is what makes you great. When we pray \u201cyour kingdom come\u201d we are praying for an end to tyranny and oppression. We pray this gathered around the cross, a sign of great shame transformed to be the sign of great honor and service.<\/p>\n

READINGS:<\/p>\n

Isaiah 53:4-12<\/a>
\nPsalm 91:9-16<\/a>
\nHebrews 5:1-10<\/a>
\nMark 10:35-45<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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