23 January 2024 | Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time

 Reading 1 : 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19

Gospel Mk 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."

Reflection:

 Jesus' response challenges the traditional understanding of family ties and highlights the priority of doing God's will. While our biological family is important, our spiritual family and obedience to God's will should hold even greater significance as his concern is doing God's will. 

As we reflect on these verses, we are challenged to examine our own priorities and commitment to God's will. Are we actively seeking to do God's will in our lives? Are we willing to prioritize our relationship with Jesus over other earthly relationships? Are we embracing and valuing our spiritual family and the connections we have with other believers? 

Activity: 

Strive not only to proclaim Jesus as our Lord and Savior but also actively pursue God's will in your daily life.

Christian Unity Week Day 6:

Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. (Lk 10:34)