Although Mother’s
Day was designed for us to reflect on our mothers, the day also causes mothers to
reflect on their children. Jesus was talking to a crowd when someone told him his mother and brothers were outside waiting to speak to him. Jesus replied to
him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing
to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and
sister and mother” (Matt 12:48-50 NIV). The Lord brings us into the spiritual
family when he calls us his brothers and sisters. However, I have to wonder if Mary
might have felt an emotional sting at his words.
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