Gospel Mark 3:31-35
The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house. Standing
outside, they sent word to Jesus and called him. A crowd seated around him told
him, "Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking
for you." But he said to them in reply, "Who are my mother and my
brothers?" And looking around at those seated in the circle he said,
"Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is
my brother and sister and mother."
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Reflection:
A homeless boy was given shelter by a compassionate family. They treated
him as a member of their family and shouldered his education until college.
After finding a job he generously gave back to the family. All the love and
care that they gave him he gave back a hundred times.
The family who assumed responsibility for this boy is a relative of Jesus
and this poor God fearing boy is a brother of Jesus. Why? Because Jesus tells
us that whoever does the will of God is His brother, sister and mother.
How about those who do not live their lives according to the commandments
of Jesus? Who do no good to the poor and in need? Are they already cut off
from Jesus? No they’re not, for the simple reason that Jesus is a merciful and
forgiving God. He patiently waits for those who are misguided, those who do not
show compassion and love until they find enlightenment.
The infinite mercy of Jesus is always available for us no matter who we
are yet Jesus is also challenging us to do good to our fellowmen. – Marino J.
Dasmarinas
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