Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Gospel: Mk 3:20-21
The True Relatives of Jesus

Very often, just like the crowd who gathered again in the house. We assemble at God’s sacred altar to satisfy our own needs. Among us, some come to Jesus out of vanity; others come to Him seeking healing for their ailments; still others come to satisfy the hunger of their bodies. This is exactly what Jesus meant when He said, “You are looking for me not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.” (cf. John 6:26) For we all center our thoughts on ourselves, instead of taking the Holy Word of God as the foundation and guide for all our actions.

In fact, the Apostles who followed Christ toiled day and night to attend to the crowds gathering around Jesus, so much so that they did not even have time to eat (cf. Mark 3:20). Through their deeds, they have set an example for us. We too should, just as they did, live out the spirit of the Holy Word in our daily lives, generously dedicate our whole lives to assisting Christ, and fulfill the work of redemption that He has begun in us.

On this day, let us pray for the help of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we may imitate the virtuous example of Saint Francis de Sales, always follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, become the true kin of Jesus, and align our thoughts, words and deeds with His. Amen.

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