“In the Gospel, Jesus speaks to us in a very simple but powerful way: “No servant is greater than his master, nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him.”

Let us remember—Jesus says these words after He washed the feet of His disciples. The Lord, the Master, knelt down and served.

And then, like a loving father teaching His children, He tells us: “If you understand this, blessed are you if you do it.”

Allow me to share three simple reminders for our life today.

Choose humility over pride

We live in a time when many people are chasing recognition—position, influence, success. There is nothing wrong with striving in life. But sometimes, without realizing it, we begin to think that greatness is about being above others.

Jesus teaches us otherwise.

True greatness is not found in being served, but in quiet, faithful service.

And I see this already in many of you: parents who sacrifice silently for their families; workers who carry out their duties with honesty; and people who help others without seeking recognition.

Do not think these are small things. In the eyes of God, that is greatness. So, do not be afraid to be humble. The one who kneels to serve is never small in the eyes of God.

Live what you believe

Jesus says: “Blessed are you if you do it.” Not only if you know it. Not only if you say it. But if you live it.

As your shepherd, I say this with love: Sometimes there is a gap between our faith and our life. We come to Mass. We pray. We call ourselves Christians. But outside, we may forget kindness, honesty, or fairness.

This is something we must face honestly. Faith must not remain inside the church. It must be seen in our homes, in our workplaces, in our daily choices.

So I gently ask you: If we receive the Eucharist, do we become more loving? If we pray, do we become more patient? If we follow Christ, do we live like Him?

My dear people, let our faith be real. Let it be seen not only in words, but in the way we live.

remember that you are sent.

Jesus tells us: “Whoever receives the one I send receives me.”

This means we are sent by Christ into the world. You may not preach from a pulpit. But your life speaks every day. Wherever you go—home, work, school, community—you carry Christ with you.

So let me ask you: When people encounter you, do they encounter Christ? In your words—do they hear kindness? In your actions—do they see honesty and justice? And in your presence—do they feel peace?

The world today is tired of empty words. What it needs are credible witnesses, people whose lives reflect Jesus.

My dear friends, let us take this Gospel to heart: if our Lord knelt down to wash feet, we too must be willing to bend down in love for others.

And if we do this, the Lord gives us a promise: “Blessed are you if you do it.”