The Honored

The Honorable Judge so and so. Honor - from Merriam-Webster dictionary 1. a good name or public esteem, (REPUTATION); a showing usually merited respect (RECOGNITION) 2.PRIVILEGE 3. a person of superior standing 4. one whose worth brings respect or fame (CREDIT) synonyms : HOMAGE, REVERENCE, DEFERENCE. In our society people are honored for many different reasons; service to government and country, academic achievement, heroism, first responders, policeman, fireman, an elected office warrants the title of Honorable, judges, prime ministers, parliamentary offices. In any case, and rightfully so, human beings are honored for character, actions and achievements or their high rank. In today's Gospel (John:24-26) Jesus tells his disciples "whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also my servant will be. The Father will honor whoever serves me"