THURSDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Luminous
Celebration of the day: Ferial
Table of the Word
RI. Genesis 2:18-25
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2.3.4-5 (R. see 1a)
Gospel: Mark 7:24-30
Theme: The Beauty of Married Life.
Reflection
The beauty of marriage is a reflection of God's design and love for humanity. It's a union that brings joy, fulfillment, and growth to individuals, families, and communities.
In our reflection today, we mount our search light on this vocation - the sacrament of Matrimony founded on the unfathomable love of God.
After the creation, God gave man the mandate to dominate and name every other creatures in creation. At the end of it all, something was lacking; that is perfect match or helper for man.
Thus, the creation of Woman as man's perfect helper took place. This scenario presents the beautiness of married life which is founded in God (cf. Genesis 2:18-22); it further bring about complimentary in nature with each bringing unique strenths and perspectives to the relationship (cf. Genesis 2:18, 22-23); this union highlights intimate connection, mutual support and sacred bond as established by God Himself.
However, the sacredness of this bond cannot be over emphasized, since it has its origin in God. Interestingly, each and everyone of us is the product of this union implying that we have obligation to protect and promote it within our reach.
However, the first reading taken from Genesis 2:18-25 call on every couple to:
- Cherish and honour the institution of marriage.
- Cultivate a deep, intimate connection with our spouse.
- Recognize and appreciate the complementary nature of our relationship.
- Prioritize mutual support, love, and care in our marriage.
- View marriage as a sacred bond, established by God Himself.
Sadly, this institution has been challenged and bastradized as a result of man's insatiability nature, where he craves for satisfaction beyond that which God has given. This paradigm shift from nature to unnatural state, that is desiring to be what he or she wants to be instead of what God created him or her to be. In our environment today, we are being confronted with some unnatural realities like Lesbianism, Gayism, Bisexualism, Transgender etc. To this end, these sexual behaviours challenged the sacred foundation of marriage instituted by God.
As Christians, we are being reminded that from the very beginning God created us man and woman and not "man and man" or "woman and woman". It is only when we reflect on this that we will certainly come to the understanding that this union is sacred and the bond is divine in nature.
Finally, marriage is divine, intimate, and beautiful institution designed for mutual love, partnership, and the flourishing of both individuals. It emphasizes unity, equality, and vulnerability, making it a sacred bond that reflects the deep connection intended by God for humanity.
Let us always keep in mind the institution of marriage in our prayers, that the Lord may preserve spouses in love of Christ.
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
Eternal Word Yours is the earth and its fullness. Grant we pray the grace to support and protect human famolies so that we may build a human kingdom free from chaos. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
© The ARCHIVE 13022025
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