Who is my mother?

Today's gospel: Matthew 12:46-50

The debate over whether Jesus had brothers, or as can be proven linguistically only cousins, is one of the hallmark differences in Catholic vs. Protestant bible interpretation. Whatever you believe about that it is clear that Christ elevates the faithful to a very high and privileged place.

Jesus tells the disciples that those who do GOD'S will are His brothers, sisters, and even HIS Mother! The blessed Virgin from the earliest time has been honored and adored by her son's Church. And Christ himself plces us with her.

St. Francis expresses this concept beautifully saying, "oh how happy are they...The sons, spouses, brothers, and mothers of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We are spouses whben by the Holy Spirit the faithful soul is united with Christ, brothers to him when we fulfill the will of our Father in heaven, and mothers when we carry him in our heart and body through divine love and a pure conscience. giving birth to him through a holy life."

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