From the Gospel according to John 3:16–18
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish
but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
Our Salvation
Today we celebrate the Holy Trinity. What a beautiful day to remind ourselves that, through our Sacrament, spouses are called to reflect Trinitarian Love in our lives, and thus to give ourselves as Christ gives Himself for His bride, the Church, bringing her salvation. God calls us to love with that same self-giving love for the salvation of our spouse.
If we believe in Christ and that, through His grace, we can cooperate in our spouse’s salvation, He tells us that He will save us; He will make it possible despite our poverty and weakness. What a beautiful mission this is. Husbands and wives, ask the Holy Spirit to help you love in this way, with total self-giving.
Applied to Married Life:
Susan: Samuel, did you notice that married couple who were sitting in front of us at church? They’re the ones we saw the other day in the park.
Samuel: Yes, of course I noticed them, and of course I remember them. The way they treat each other, the way they speak to one another. They have something I can’t quite explain, but it catches my attention, as if something were drawing me closer and urging me to ask them about it.
Susan: Exactly. What stands out to me is the tenderness with which they treat each other, doing things without rushing, caring for one another as if they were newly in love, yet with the experience of many years spent loving and caring for each other.
Samuel: It’s as though everything they do is part of a dance directed by a master, isn’t it?
Susan: Yes. Did you notice how they held hands as they went up to receive Communion?
Samuel: Of course. That’s why I wanted to do the same…
Susan: Well, if you’d like, next time we can also receive Communion together like that, united. What do you think?
Samuel: I think it’s wonderful to go to Mass whenever we can and receive Communion together, hand in hand. Something tells me that it has a deeper meaning. Shall we ask them about it the next time we see them?
Susan: Oh, absolutely.
Mother,
May our marriage reflect Trinitarian Love, filling each day with small gestures of love and affection. Praised be the Lord.