From the Gospel: A healthy ambition

29th Sunday of ordinary time. Today’s readings: Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 It may be surprising to many, especially those who are acquainted with images of martyrs or with the way the Church has affirmed the redemptive nature of suffering, that Christianity strongly endorses striving after excellence. Though the Church has preached penance, self-sacrifice,...