GOSPEL OF THE DAY

From the Gospel according to Mark
Mk 1:29-39

On leaving the synagogue
Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.
Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.
They immediately told him about her.
He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.
Then the fever left her and she waited on them.

When it was evening, after sunset,
they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.
He cured many who were sick with various diseases,
and he drove out many demons,
not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn,
he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him
and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.”
He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages
that I may preach there also.
For this purpose have I come.”
So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons
throughout the whole of Galilee.

The word of the Lord

Mr. Tired.

Clearly, Jesus slept very little that night. He finished late and tired, regardless He had to get up to pray, it does not matter that He is the Son of God, he still do it. Dear spouses, now is not the time to rest; the harvest is plentiful, and it is God’s will that none should be lost. So, it is not time to rest; it is time to give life.

Applied ton married life:

Carmen: There is something evil that plagues most of the population. Do you know what it is?
Luis: What is it?
Carmen: Tiredness. Today everyone is very tired. I myself complain very often about being tired. But I think I can’t afford it. There is much to do for the Lord and for the salvation of marriages.
Luis: You are right. I also realised that the only thing that truly rests, apart from necessary sleep, is prayer.
Carmen: Resting in the Lord. How right you are. I have resolved not to be so mindful of my supposed tiredness, because it is like a dark hole that traps me, and the more I let myself be absorbed by it, the more it traps me. So, when I feel tired, I will get up with the Lord and give more of myself or pray with Him. Will you join me?
Luis: But I’m tired.
Carmen: Hahaha, you silly. Come on, Mr.Tired, get up and give me a kiss.

Mother,

We have been created to give life as Christ did. Praised be He forever.