Tuesday – 16th Week of Ordinary Time B
In the gospel today, we are given an episode where Jesus is asked to prioritize his earthly family, his mother and brothers, over his divine mission. At first glance, it may seem as if Jesus is disrespecting his mother, Mary, by saying "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" But let us not be fooled. Jesus is not denying his love and devotion to his mother. Instead, he is redefining what it means to be a family.