In this compelling homily, Fr. Mark Baron MIC unpacked a profound truth at the heart of today’s Gospel: what it really means to belong to Jesus. When Christ declares, “Whoever does the will of my Father is my brother and sister and mother,” He is not rejecting His family; He is inviting every one of us into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. This message challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith and into true spiritual kinship. Being part of Jesus’ family is not about blood; it is about the union of wills. It is about listening, trusting, and choosing God’s will out of love. Mary stands as the perfect example. She is not only the Mother of Jesus by nature, but His greatest disciple by grace—because her “yes” was a complete surrender to God’s will. Through her, we see what it means to truly belong to Christ. Fr. Baron also addresses common misunderstandings about this passage, clarifying the meaning of “the brothers of Jesus” and explaining how Christ establishes a new family rooted in obedience, charity, and trust in God. This homily is a powerful call to conversion: Are you living according to your own will—or God’s? © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved.