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Mark then brings Jesus’ family back into the picture. … This gives Jesus the opportunity to point out that family for him is not based on blood.

Those who drink from the chalice are invited to share in a new covenant which will be sealed by Jesus’ own blood.

As baptized Christians, we share in the life of the blessed Trinity and seek to invite others to share in God’s love.

This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world.