Genesis 49:2, 8-10, Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17, Matthew 1:1-17
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I LOVE JESUS' GENES
"A family record of Jesus Christ…" —Matthew 1:1
I've often heard parishioners express discontent about having to listen to
today's Gospel litany of name after name in the genealogy of Jesus. Church
attendees seem bored with the genealogy.
Genealogy, however, is riding a wave of popularity at present. One of the
primary uses of the Internet is genealogical research. I know three
individuals who "have carefully traced" (Lk 1:3) their family histories
back hundreds of years. To these individuals, genealogies are exciting,
not boring. They spent countless hours researching their beloved family
lineage. They rejoice when they find another entry in their family tree.
Each member of the family adds to their own sense of identity and history.
Each family member is precious to them and is important to the
understanding of the whole family, because there is a personal connection
involved. It's part of who they are.
Do we love Jesus' family more than genealogy enthusiasts love theirs? Do
we even realize that we are members of Jesus' family? (Mk 3:35) Is your
personal connection with Jesus such that you delight in any detail about
His life, including details about His family? Do you love those Jesus
loves? (1 Jn 4:20-21)
You have been baptized into Jesus' family! (Rm 6:3) Rejoice in your family
tree! Love Jesus more personally.
Prayer: Father, thank You for making me Your child and making me a sharer
in Your divine nature (2 Pt 1:4).
Promise: "Justice shall flower in His days, and profound peace, till the
moon be no more." —Ps 72:7
Praise: "O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, You govern all creation with Your
strong yet tender care."
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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