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To Abolish? Reflection for marriages Matthew 5:17–19

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Gospel of the Day

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 5:17–19
At that time, Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled.
He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven.
But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
The Gospel of the Lord.

To Abolish?
How often do we try to abolish or discard the commands of the Gospel that don’t align with how we prefer to live?
But any effort we make to enter into Your dynamic of love, to conform ourselves to Your Heart, is what will help us become truly one here on earth.
The fullness of love is to love without measure — it is the Cross. This is Your law: to die to myself and give myself for my neighbour, for my “nearest” — my spouse — just as You gave Yourself for Your Bride, the Church.

Applied to Married Life
Toni: That homily was tough to hear today. The priest watered down the message of the Gospel under the guise of compassion.
Sandra: Yes, it was painful to see how the value of the indissolubility of the Sacrament of Marriage was diminished.
Toni: I’m sure he’s doing what he believes is right, so let’s not judge him. After all, he’s given his life fully to the Lord, holding nothing back. What do you say — should we pray for him?
Sandra: I think that’s a wonderful idea, Toni. Maybe we could also invite him to have lunch with us and the kids, if that sounds good to you. It’s amazing how much the truth of the Gospel has been transforming us — thanks to the sacraments and prayer! In the past, we might have agreed with him… or just spent the whole afternoon criticising him.
Toni: Exactly, Sandra. May we never hinder the truth of the Holy Spirit. Praise be to the Lord!

Mother,
Teach us to be docile to the Holy Spirit. Be our model and our guide.
Thank you for loving us so much!

Light in the World. Reflection for marriages Matthew 5:13–16

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Gospel of the Day

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 5:13–16
At that time, Jesus said to his disciples:
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men.
You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house.
So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

 

Light in the World
The sacrament of Matrimony is a gift received from God — a calling to be light in the midst of the world. Through our marriage, God calls us to make Himself known. He is present between us, uniting and enlightening us. Let us not waste this great gift, but instead make His love known to all.

We are light in our everyday lives — a visible manifestation of God’s love in the world. Let it be evident that Christ is present in us, and may we fill the world with light through our Sacrament. Simply by living out our marriage, we are changing the world and giving glory to God. Let us take advantage of the power Christ has entrusted to us.

 

Applied to Married Life
Inés: Hi, darling. I wasn’t expecting you so early — weren’t you meeting up with Pablo?
Pedro: Yes… and honestly, I’m a bit discouraged.
Inés: Oh no, what happened? Did things go badly?
Pedro: Yes. I just don’t see how to help him. It’s heartbreaking — he’s convinced his marriage is beyond saving. He’s given up completely.
Inés: I think you should be certain that you’ve already brought him a lot of light. Don’t forget that God works through us. I’m sure he’ll try again.
Pedro: You should’ve seen him. There was no getting through. They once loved each other deeply, but over time they drifted apart — just by thinking too much about themselves.
Inés: Well, don’t forget — even without realizing it, we’re shedding light on those around us. We have a sacrament that makes God’s love visible in the world, and that always leaves a mark, even if it’s not obvious at first.
Pedro: You’re absolutely right. The best thing we can do is keep loving each other well, and let our marriage bring life to theirs. Let’s invite them over for a coffee — maybe our joy can be contagious. I love your idea. You’re amazing.
Inés: No — we’re amazing. Together, we’re amazing. And we’re changing the world by revealing God through our marriage. I love you so much.
Mother,
Thank you. Help us always keep our lamp burning bright, that we may shine the light of God upon the world.
Blessed are you forever!