Thursday, 11th May

John 13:16–20

Jesus said: “Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But it is to fulfil the scripture, ‘The one who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.’ I tell you this now, before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am he. Very truly, I tell you, whoever receives one whom I send receives me; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.”

Reflection

• Saint Ignatius reminds us that love is shown more in deeds than in words. How do I put my knowledge of servants being not greater than their master in my daily life?

• How do I receive others in my life? Do I recognize that they are sent by Jesus?