Tarsish Marak csc –
Readings: Heb 10: 1-10; Mk 3: 31-35
“Whoever does the will of God is my brother, sister, and mother.” This saying of Jesus highlights the intimate relationship we have with God as members of Christ’s family. Jesus, fully aware of His relationship with the Father and His mission on earth, emphasizes the importance of doing God’s will to be part of God’s kingdom.
While this statement may have been difficult for his mother, Mary, to hear, it reflects her own deep commitment to God’s will. As today’s saint, Thomas Aquinas teaches, “The will of God is the ultimate rule of life,” and Mary’s ‘Yes’ to God brought salvation to all people of goodwill through Jesus Christ. She has set an example for us to respond radically and faithfully to God’s call, just as she did.
The first reading presents the words of Jesus, “Behold, I have come to do your will.” We are called to strive to do God’s will, so that God, who became incarnate to dwell among us, finds a place in our hearts. By following Jesus’ example and Mary’s, we too can fulfil God’s will and become part of his eternal kingdom.
