Are you paying attention?

In this Sunday's readings,  the twenty fifth Sunday of ordinary time, Father Vince gave some good food for thought on paying attention.   Jesus had taken the disciples up alone to teach them about his passion and resurrection, but it seems they were more concerned with themselves rather than what Jesus was teaching them.   The disciples wound up arguing about themselves and who was the greatest.   Jesus tells them to be the greatest they must be the servant of others.  The main point that hit home with me from Fr. Vince's homily was that the number one person we should be focused on is Jesus, follow by others in serving them, and finally ourselves (or yourself).  An acronym Fr. Vince has used in the past for remembering this is JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself).  If I am going to be a joyful Christian I must focus on JOY! This upcoming Year of Faith starting in October will give us plenty of opportunity to learn about Jesus and focus on him.  Let me know if there is anything that hit home with you from the readings or homilies this week. Take care and God bless.