A Moment To Pause: Tuesday May 26th 2026 Week 8 Ordinary Time

Good morning and welcome to the Oblate time of prayer and reflection today by Sarah Braid, a member of the Oblate Parish of St Joseph's, Colwyn Bay. Today's gospel is from the Holy Gospel according to the gospel of Mark, chapter 10 verses 28-31. This gospel I feel, can be slightly confusing at first. Peter appears to be showing his loyalty, but perhaps also asking what is in it for them. Peter is being very human.What is interesting is that Jesus does not rebuke him. Instead, he acknowledges the sacrifice and says they will receive a hundredfold now in this time. I think Jesus is speaking about a new kind of family and a spiritual richness found through a community of believers. But he's also very clear that these blessings come with persecutions. Jesus understands that following faith and living by our values is not always the easy path. The final line is perhaps my favourite. It reminds us that humility is essential: “The first shall be the last, and the last shall be first.” True discipleship is not about status or recognition. It's about faithfulness, love, and humility. Thank you for reflecting with us today.