Today’s Gospel may be difficult for us to understand.  While Jesus was preaching,  the disciples  went to Jesus and told Him that His family had come and they wanted to speak with Him.

Jesus must have surprised the disciples with His response.  He immediately responded: “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”    After all, His words gave the impression that his mother and his brothers were unimportant to him. However, Jesus wanted to convey a very different message to His listeners.  Jesus then said: “Any person who does God’s will is my brother, sister and mother.”

All of us would hopefully wish to be considered Jesus’ brother, sister, mother, or father.  However, the condition for this relationship is that we have to do the will of His heavenly Father.  The question  is: How do I know what God’s will is for me?   Every day   we interact with individuals who may need a listening ear, support, or laughter.  Perhaps God’s will for us  is to be inclusive and loving with every individual who crosses our path!

Today as we  go about your day,  be aware of the gifts  we  can share with the individuals  we  meet.  

They don’t have to be big gifts; they may seem insignificant to you.  

However, the other person may be blessed with your small but generous gift. Be attentive also  to the gifts  we  receive today.  They truly are blessings !