Mystery of the day: Sorrowful
Celebration: Ferial
📖 Table of the Word
First Reading: 2 Samuel 6:12b–15, 17–19
Gospel: Mark 3:31–35
Theme: In His presence there is fullness of joy.
Reflection
Indeed, in the presence of the Lord there is untold joy, such a scenario caught of David. He could not contained the joy in his heart, thus expressing it through dance. Joy That Cannot Be Hidden (cf. 2 Samuel 6:12b–15, 17–19).
This scene is almost shocking.
A king… dancing wildly in public.
- No royal dignity.
- No self-consciousness.
- Just joy.
David forgets himself because God is coming home. The Ark, the sign of God’s presence enters Jerusalem, and David explodes with praise.
Real encounter with God does that.
- It breaks pride.
- It loosens control.
- It makes love visible.
Obviously, in our day-to-day living experience when God truly enters our life, faith stops being formality it becomes joy. As members of Chriat faithful, the body of Chris, Community of believers, what is pur feelings or our experiences whenever we gather around the "double table" - the Table of the Word and the Table of the Eucharist? There is supposed to be a joy-filled atmosphere which resonates in us a cheerful heart, abound with healing, turning point, divine exploit and so on.
It is against this backdrop that Evangelsist Mark in today's Gospel pericope presents before us an new definition of Family. What it means to be a Family of God, that it goes beyond going by the name Chriatian but to ne actively involve through the act of gearing the Word, spreading the Word and allowing the Word to be effective in our lives (cf. Mark 3:31–35)
This Gospel feels tender and challenging. Jesus’ mother and relatives arrive. They want to see Him. But He says something unexpected:
“Who are my mother and my brothers?”
Then He looks at those sitting around Him:
“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
Jesus is not rejecting Mary.
No, Mary is the first to do God’s will.
He is expanding the family.
He is saying:
- Blood is not enough.
- Proximity is not enough.
- Religious appearance is not enough.
What matters is obedience.
Belonging to Jesus is not about connection, it’s about commitment.
That is why the Church becomes family not by culture or tribe, but by shared surrender to God’s will.
Finally, beloved in Christ Jesus, today God gently whispers: “If you listen to Me and follow Me, you are already My family.”
Not because you are perfect. But because you are willing.
Holiness is not complicated.
It is simply:
- listening
- trusting
- obeying
- loving
Then stay near Me. Obey Me. You are Mine.
+ Peace be with you!
© ARCHIVE 27012026
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