There is an old saying that you can’t chose your family, but you can choose your friends. Just as our mothers chose to have us, Jesus chose us, as well. Many times we think it is our choice to choose Jesus. Actually, it is our response to Jesus having already chosen us. Much like our response to a mother’s love should be our response to the love Jesus has shown to us. If we are truly grateful for what we have received, we will share that love with others…just like Jesus (and Mom) told us to do!