How often do we idolize movie stars, models, athletes, musicians, authors, politicians, or even religious figures? Fame, glamour, power, skills, or wealth can seem to elevate human persons to the divine level. Let us be honest, if we had a surprise encounter with a famous actor, actress, athlete, or musician, what would be our first instinct?—to get a selfie with this person and then share it with all of our friends and family! Such an instinct is hardly a reflection of our present cultural mentalities. Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles tells of struggles and the amazing works of Paul and Barnabas. Paul and Barnabas, through the power of God, heal a crippled man in Lystra. Because of this, the crowds in Lystra sought to idolize Paul and Barnabas, even calling them “Zeus” and “Hermes”, like we would call our present idols the GOAT or the American Idol. Paul and Barnabas resisted the people’s praise and instead turned them to God. Their lesson to the people of Lystra can apply to us today: “We are the same nature as you, human beings. We proclaim to you good news that you should turn from these idols to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and all that is in them.” The refrain of the responsorial psalm also proclaims: “Not to us, O Lord, but to your name give the glory.” Even our Gospel today, which comes from the “The Last Supper Discourse” in the fourteenth chapter of the Gospel of John, is Jesus teaching about discipleship. Jesus’ discourse to the disciples immediately follows his humble act of washing the disciples feet and teaching them and us to do likewise. When we see great performances by amazing human performers or when we ourselves do good work, may we always use the phrase that Ignatius of Loyola used for the Society of Jesus: AMDG: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, For the Greater Glory of God.