Will Jesus stretch out His hand towards me to say, that I am His brother, Sister and Mother?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 16th Week - Tuesday*

*Will Jesus stretch out His hand towards me to say, that I am His brother, Sister and Mother?*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 12:46-50*

*FIRST READING - Mic 7:14-15, 18-20*

*1) Jesus Stretching out His hand towards the Crowd*

The Gospel of the Day, presents to us a scene where Jesus stretches His hand towards the Crowd 

By stretching out His hands, Jesus says these beautiful words *“Here are my mother and my brothers*

These words are very special, because they reveal a special and a very close type of relationship with Jesus 

*2) Its a privilege to become Jesus' Brothers and Sisters*

Since it speaks about a very close relationship with Jesus, it is really a privilege to become Jesus' brothers and Sisters. 

Given a chance all would like to become Jesus' brothers and Sisters 

By becoming Jesus' brothers and Sisters, we remain close to Jesus and we become the members of His family

*3) Requirements to Become His Brothers and Sisters*

In today's Gospel Jesus gives us a magical formula to become His brothers and Sisters 

Jesus says *For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.*

So it is not an impossible task. But every one can do God's will in his/her life and become His Brothers and Sisters 

*4) Will Jesus Stretch out His Hand towards me??*

Today I am in the big crowd among the followers of Jesus 

But the Question is, will Jesus stretch out His hand towards me to say that You are my brother, sister and Mother 

If this becomes a reality in my life, I am really a blessed person. 

*5) Purpose of My Life*

The purpose of my life is to become Jesus' brother, sister or mother. 

Jesus has show the way to become the same

If so will I be ready for the same??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*