Mark 3:31-35
From the Annunciation of Jesus’ birth, Mary knew that her son’s life had a different rhythm and a critical purpose. Yes, it must have been difficult for her along with Jesus’ other family members to be rebuffed by him, and not welcomed immediately; but with the pain of this dismissal came Jesus’ statement of what it means to be a member of his family. “Whoever does God’s will is my brother, my sister, my mother.” With this statement Jesus clearly stands with his Father and teaches all of humanity how to become one with him. Did Jesus accept Mary as his mother? Yes, of course, inasmuch as she was obedient to the will of God; but family ties and relatively petty emergencies of the moment are secondary in God’s vision and purpose. Is God’s will uppermost in mine? Holy Spirit of God, help me do God’s will above all. Truly I have set my soul in silence and peace. As a child has rest in its mother’s arms, even so my soul rests in you, O Lord. (Psalm 131:2) May we seek those things which are beneficial to our brothers, our sisters, without counting the cost to help them on the way to salvation. Preserve us in your ministry, Lord. Week II, Monday, Morning Prayer, Shorter Christian Prayer www.gospelmysteryoftheday.weebly.com Soli ad gloriam dei
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AuthorBeverly Illauq lives in Kemptville, Ontario, where she greets each morning by seeking the Gospel Mystery of the Day - the Word of the Lord for direct and practical application to the specific challenges & joys of the day. ArchivesCategories |