The Theology of the Circle

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season: Third Week : Tuesday*

*Gospel : Mk 3:31-35*

*First Reading : Heb 10:1-10*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 40:2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11*

*The Theology of the Circle* 

*1) Jesus addresses those who were seated in the Circle*

The Gospel of the day speaks about Jesus' preaching to the Crowd 

As Jesus was preaching  the family members came to meet Jesus. When some one informed about this fact, Jesus looks on those who were seated in the circle and speaks to them 

When the Gospel specially speaks about the circle, it has special significance, theologically, spiritually and practically 

*2) Circle has no beginning and End*

circle, with no beginning or end, reflects God’s eternal nature.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord (Revelation 1:8). 

God exists outside time and space, and the circle reminds us of His unchanging and infinite nature.

We have been called to the life of this circle

*3) Circle the symbol of Unity*

The circle symbolizes unity, with no divisions or hierarchies. 

In the kingdom of God, all are brought into one family through Christ.

“There is one body and one Spirit... one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all” (Ephesians 4:4-6).

*4) Circle : all are important*

In the circle all are important. 

In the circle no one can be left out 

Circle binds everyone together, and makes evey one together

*5) Circle as Equality*

A circle represents equality—no one is ahead, behind, or above another. 

This mirrors the biblical truth that in Christ, all are equal: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”  (Galatians 3:28).

*6) Circle : The Visibility*

In the circle there is 100% visibility. Every one can be seen by others 

Visibility connects everyone together 

Visibility also inspires one another  

*7) The Strength of the Circle*

The strength of the circle remains on the weakest link of the Circle 

So there is a need to strengthening the weakest link in the circle

When the weakest  link becomes strong, the strength of the circle becomes more powerful

*8) Inclusivity and Fellowship*

The circle invites everyone to have a seat and be part of the fellowship. 

Jesus demonstrated this when He dined with sinners, tax collectors, and outcasts (Luke 5:29-32). 

The theology of the circle reminds us that no one is excluded from God’s love.

*9) God at the Center*

A circle’s focus is its center, symbolizing that God must be the center of our lives and communities. 

Just as a circle remains connected to its center, so too must our lives remain anchored in God.

*Do I understand the importance of Circle in my daily  life?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*