the rest of his brethren

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Feast)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: Micah 5:1-4  or Romans 8:28-30 Psalm 13:6 Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23  or 1:18-23

Micah 5:3  Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in travail has brought forth; then the rest of his brethren shall return to the people of Israel.

We often hear the debate about whether we are Israel or if only the Jews are Israel.  It seems to me form this text we can see clearly that Israel is all those who belong to the Lord.  We will all be brought together by Christ.

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to see that all people are potentially your children.  Help me to love as you love.

Amen