Mark 3:31-35
And his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside they sent to him and called him. And a crowd was sitting about him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking around on those who sat about him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother, and sister, and mother.”
Homily:
This passage has caused quite some debate, but Jesus’ reaction is consistent with his teachings.
There is no entitlement – Jews or Gentiles, disciple or follower, rich or poor. The law applies. Obedience to God’s word leads. This is why we ask for mercy for the times we fail and grace for the times we do not measure up.
Remember when James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to ask for a seat at his right and left? Do you remember his response to them? Read Mark 10:35-45.