From the Gospel according to Luke
Lk 9:46-50
An argument arose among the disciples
about which of them was the greatest.
Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child
and placed it by his side and said to them,
Whoever receives this child in my name receives me,
and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
For the one who is least among all of you
is the one who is the greatest.
Then John said in reply,
Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name
and we tried to prevent him
because he does not follow in our company.
Jesus said to him,
Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.
The Poorest Among Us
Whoever welcomes the little ones in the name of Jesus is the most important to God. These are the ones God needs, those willing to cast out demons in His name. Those who help others in the name of Jesus, freeing them from evil. Our family, too, must give itself to other families.
Today, there are many spouses who lack love. They are the poorest of the poor. They need someone who understands them, who guides them, who teaches them to love. They are lost, like sheep without a shepherd. Let us rescue them in the name of the Lord. He needs us; we are important to Him, for He has entrusted us with the mission to save them.
Applied to Married Life:
Alberto: There’s a couple going through a really tough time. Shall we call them and meet up this weekend?
Mercedes: But we have so much to do.
Alberto: The Lord needs us. They’re suffering, and we can organize ourselves to make time for everything—for the kids, for us, and for them. We need to show them there’s a better way. They’re seeing each other in the wrong light, letting their emotions control them. They’re missing out on something great and beautiful because of the hardness of their hearts.
Mercedes: But then you have to make it up to me, okay?
Alberto: Fiiine. I’ll make us a delicious dinner on Saturday, just for the family.
Mercedes:Deal! Thanks for pulling me along. I’m proud of you.
Mother,
The Lord has chosen to need us. It is an honor to work for Him. It is a joy to see the suffering healed. The work He allows us to be a part of is priceless. Glory to God!