Living God’s Will: Reflection on the Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas

By Abba Jimmy (Theoloscience)

The readings today define the heart of true worship: Doing God’s will. In Hebrews 10:1–10, we learn that the sacrifices of the Old Covenant were but shadows of the ultimate offering — Christ’s total self-gift; rituals alone are inadequate to perfect humanity, contrasting them with Jesus’ surrender: “Behold, I come to do your will, O God.” Christ’s obedience to the Father redefines worship and calls us to be consecrated through Him.

The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 40) also brings this theme: “Sacrifice or oblation you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me.” God desires our hearts, not hollow gestures. To do His will is to announce His justice and live His truth with courage and joy, inspiring us to face life’s challenges with a renewed spirit.

In the Gospel of Mark (3:31–35), Jesus radically expands the idea of family. Those who do the will of God become His brothers, sisters, and mothers. By choosing God’s will over our own, we enter into Christ’s family, find a profound sense of belonging and participate in Christ’s mission.

On this feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, we reflect on the deep union between faith and reason. Like Thomas, we are called to seek truth and let our intellect contemplate God’s will. With Saint Thomas, let us proclaim: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” In this, we find true freedom, insertion in Christ’s mission, and a deep sense of peace that reassures us in our journey of faith.