A Moment To Pause: Tuesday 21st July 2026

Today we join Fr Eduardo Nunez Yepez OMI in the Tower Hill Mission. Welcome to A Moment to Pause wherever you are right now on your commute, taking a break from work or simply catching your breath. I'm glad you are here. Let's pause for a moment and let God speak to our heart. In today's gospel from Matthew, we find that when Jesus was told that his mother and relatives are looking for him, he responds with surprising words: “Whoever does the will of my father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” We spend so much time local labs trying to find where we belong. We work hard to build a character. We hope people will notice our efforts. We chase success, approval and security, believing that once we achieve enough, it will finally feel like we've arrived.  But somehow the finish line keeps moving into In today’s gospel, Jesus quietly shapes our perspective. He reminds us that our greatest identity isn't found in our job title, our achievements, or even what other people think of us. Our first identity is this: we belong to God, and belonging to God isn't something we earn. It's something we choose to live each day by saying yes to him.  Sometimes God's will looks very ordinary. It looks like answering an email with kindness instead of frustration. Being honest when cutting corners would be easier. Giving your full attention to someone who needs to be heard. Choosing peace over pride. Taking a moment to pray before making a difficult decision. These moments may seem small, but they shape who we are.  The world often asks whathave you accomplished? Jesus asks something different. Did you love? Did you trust me? Did you let me guide your heart today? Maybe that's all we need to focus on, not having everything figured out. Not becoming more impressive. Just taking the next faithful step with him. Because at the end of the day, what helps our lives meaning isn't how successful we become. But how closely we walk with the one who already calls us family.  Lord Jesus, thank you for reminding me that my world is not measured by my achievement, but by your love. Help me to seek you your will in the ordinary moments of this day. Teach me to lead with a path that belongs completely to you. Amen. Thank you for joining me for a moment to pause and as you go through your day, remember this.  You don't have to earn your place in God's family. You already have one. Simply walk with him one step at a time.