Commentary on the Gospel of

Fr. Johnson Joseph Thurackal CMF

Here is an instance where the family members of Jesus fail to understand Jesus and his mission. This is surprising because it occurred in the context where all the people around him including the religious leaders of his time branded him as anti-religion and anti-God, and were trying to get rid of him. His family came to take him back home thinking that he has gone out of track. The family can be a great support in living the Gospel and spreading the message.

Family can also stand in the way of the Gospel. The reaction of Jesus reveals the value of family relationships in the mind of God and its function in the Gospel of the Kingdom. The true family and the right relationships are those that pave the way for the Gospel against all odds. Jesus went on redefining the family: “My mother and My brothers are those who listen to the Word of God and put it into practice.” Those who believe in Jesus and in his words, and those who share the spirit of Jesus form one family which goes beyond kith and kin realm. To all those who accepted Him He gave them the power to become children of God – to belong to the supernatural family of God (cf. Jn 1:10-14).  Do I belong to that Godly family of my brothers and sisters who listen to the Word of God and put into practice?

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