You are all brothers

“As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.” (MT 23: 8)

The natural consequence of the Our Father prayer is: when we call God “Our Father,” we immediately recognize ourselves as related to each other. Nobody is an only child—we are brothers and sisters; we are siblings—united under God’s love and protection.

“Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, says the LORD, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.” (Gospel Acclamation)