Deacon Ryan first proclaims the Gospel for Wednesday of the 2nd Week in Lent, from Matthew 20:17-28.

Deacon Ryan then discusses the very challenging words of Jesus "whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave".  In 2023, the word "slavery" rightfully elicits revulsion.  However, this was not the form of slavery Jesus was calling us to.  The slavery he calls us to is to voluntarily renounce our claim to ourselves, to belong completely to God.