At that time: As Jesus taught in the Temple, he said, ‘How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, in the Holy Spirit, declared, “The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet.’ ” David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?’ And the great throng heard him gladly.

Son of God

Jesus surpasses our expectations, even for those who were awaiting a Messiah to free them from Roman rule. He is much more. Do we still regard Jesus as a “problem solver”? We must recognise that He is much more: He is the Son of God, who came to redeem us and to show us the way to Heaven: self-giving and sacrifice, to the very last drop of blood and expecting nothing in return. And how can I ever repay such love poured out for me? By loving my husband, my children, my family, my colleagues at work… as He loves me, especially when they deserve it least.

Applied to Married Life:

(Returning from a pilgrimage)
Penny: What wonderful days we’ve spent with our Marriage group, so close to the Lord. It has been a blessing.
Matthew: Absolutely! And now that we’re heading home, I think we should place our family in Our Lady’s hands. May we know how to pass on everything that the Holy Spirit has poured into our hearts. It has been abundant beyond measure.
Penny: What a blessing! You’re absolutely right, I can’t wait to get home so I can share all the fire I carry within me with the rest of the family.
Matthew: But we already know from previous occasions that as soon as we get home, temptations of every kind will start raining down on us.
Penny: Oh dear! I remember the last time. The little one with gastroenteritis, Ryan with all his homework unfinished, and Molly who had spent the entire weekend glued to her mobile…
Matthew: And my mother recounting everything that had happened. She kept saying to us, “This is where you should have been, here with your children, and not spending all day praying!”
Penny: Well, if it sounds good to you, let’s pray the Rosary, asking for each one of them. May the Holy Spirit enlighten us and help us give each person what they need.
Matthew: That sounds like a brilliant plan. Let’s hold tightly to His hand; with Her by our side, we need not be afraid. Let’s also pray for all the young people and children who are sitting exams these days, and for their families and teachers.
Penny: Amen!

Mother:

May we know how to give thanks to the Lord for every gift He has given us, and may we know how to respond to each one within our vocation. Blessed and praised be the Lord, our God, in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar!