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And if I get a hair implant? Reflection for married couples. Mk 1:21-28

GOSPEL OF THE DAY

From the Gospel according to Mark

Mk 1:21-28

Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers,

and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.

The people were astonished at his teaching,

for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.

In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit;

he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us?

I know who you are–the Holy One of God!”

Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!”

The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him.

All were amazed and asked one another,

“What is this?

A new teaching with authority.

He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.”

His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

The word of the Lord

 

And if I get a hair implant?

Jesus speaks with authority because He does not speak used theories, instead what He says He will be able to do it. But there is a attribute of Jesus Christ that interests us especially today: the power over evil. He has the power to expel evil from my soul and from my marriage. Who can promise a transformation of the heart? Who can guarantee love? Who else can offer eternal life? The one who can is the one with the authority to whom I decide to submit.

 

Applied to married life:

César: I promised you, Rosa, that I would make you happy. I was naïve, without realising that it was not in my hands.

Rosa: Well, it would be infatuation that would lead you to make me that promise. I remember perfectly how you were drooling over me.

César: Actually, I never stopped loving you, but over time, I forgot how important you are to me.

Rosa: It is true that you have given me a lot, César, but you do not give me what I need.

César: Yeah. But… I’ve found the solution!

Rosa: What is that miraculous solution?

César: I am going to get a hair transplant like Brad Pitt.

Rosa: Hahaha. You’re always so witty. Look, no one can beat you at that… Hahaha. César: No, seriously. The solution is in Christ. He can indeed meet all your needs and expel from me all that harms you and affects our marriage.

Rosa: And… how are you going to bring Christ into our marriage? 

César: Bribing Saint Peter to give me the keys to His house.

Rosa: Hahaha. Again with your overwhelming ingenuity. You have no remedy… César: No, seriously. Going to the Eucharist more frequently and not missing any catechesis of Saint John Paul II even if you can’t go.

Rosa: How special you are… Thank you, César, for loving me so much.

 

Mother,

Only the authority of Christ convinces us. Praised be He forever.

What is my cause?. Reflection for married couples. Mk 1:14-20

GOSPEL OF THE DAY

From the Gospel according to Mark
Mk 1:14-20

After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God:
“This is the time of fulfilment.
The Kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee,
he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea;
they were fishermen.
Jesus said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Then they left their nets and followed him.
He walked along a little farther
and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.
They too were in a boat mending their nets.
Then he called them.
So they left their father Zebedee in the boat
along with the hired men and followed him.

The word of the Lord

 

What is my cause?

Jesus does not present himself but hides behind the presentation of the kingdom of God. It is true that the kingdom of God is in Him, but it is not He who initially says it. The person is revealed in their cause, and the cause of the Savior is that the kingdom of God triumphs in our hearts. As always, I confront myself with Jesus and ask, what is my cause?”

 

Applied to married life

Pepe: Leli, would you be able to say what your cause is?

Leli: Of course. My cause is to give glory to God through my marriage with you. In my dedication to you and in our joint dedication to our family, everything I can offer to God with my life is at stake. Do you think I am doing it well, Pepe?

Pepe: For me, there is no better wife or mother than you.

Leli: Thank you, Pepe. Hearing that from you makes me think that the Lord is truly working in us.

Pepe: More and more, Leli, I see it more and more.

 

Mother,

The kingdom of God is here. May we know how to receive it, appreciate it, and proclaim it accordingly. Praised be Jesus Christ.

From Servants to Children. Reflection for married couples. Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Gospel

‘When Jesus had been baptised and was praying, the heavens were opened.’
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

At that time: As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, John answered them all, saying, ‘I baptise you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.’
  Now when all the people were baptised by John the Baptist and when Jesus also had been baptised and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’

The Gospel of the Lord

From Servants to Children

We reflect on one of the most profound revelations of Jesus: God the Father and the Holy Spirit make it clear that Jesus is Lord.

This immensely significant moment sees the Spirit of Christ pass into the water, so that we too might be baptised with the Holy Spirit. It is the moment we transition from creatures to children. Our relationship with the Master (with a capital M) of the house is no longer contractual but unconditional. We are no longer servants in uniforms but members of the family, free to feel at home. Among ourselves, we are not competitors but siblings. When we make mistakes, we are forgiven, not dismissed. We no longer await a wage but an inheritance, and everything in this house is considered ours. God is my Father, and His house is my home.

Applied to Married Life:

Lauren: There’s no place like home, is there, Morgan? At home, you can relax, kick off your shoes, wear your pyjamas… you can rest in your spouse.
Morgan: Absolutely, Lauren. Home is where the heart is.
Lauren: That’s exactly how I feel in our Church community. With them, we’re like family. I feel the same when I step into a church or stand in the middle of nature. It’s my Father’s house, and I feel at home there.
Morgan: When the world doesn’t feel like home, it’s because we’ve lost our sense of being children of the same Father.
Lauren: What an incredible gift, to be children of God. It changes everything about how we experience the world when we recognise Him as our Father.

Mother,

How wonderful it is to be Your children. Praise be to Jesus Christ, who has made us children of God—nothing more, nothing less.

Reflection for married couples. John 3:22-30

Gospel
‘The friend of the bridegroom rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice.’
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John
John 3:22-30

At that time: Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and was baptising. John also was baptising at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptised for John had not yet been put in prison.
  Now a discussion arose between some of John’s disciples and a Jew over purification. And they came to John and said to him, ‘Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness — look, he is baptising, and all are going to him.’ John answered, ‘A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, “I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.” The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. He must increase, but I must decrease.’

The Gospel of the Lord

A Testimony to You. Reflection for married couples. Luke 5:12-16

Gospel

‘Immediately the leprosy left him.’
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Luke 5:12-16

While Jesus was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, ‘Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.’ And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, ‘I will; be clean.’ And immediately the leprosy left him. And he charged him to tell no one, but ‘go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.’ But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.

The Gospel of the Lord

A Testimony to You

Lord, Your works testify to You and who You are. Your Law surpasses the law of Moses, which could not cure Miriam of her leprosy. That leper carried Your testimony to the priests in the temple, for You are greater than Moses, and Your Sacrifice surpasses those offered in the temple for purification under Moses’ law.
My testimony of Your work in me is tarnished by areas of my life where I fail to bear witness to You. Yet Your testimony is definitive. That is why You came into the world—because only You could bear true witness. Thank You, Lord.

Applied to Married Life:

Jonathan: A leper in contact with a healthy person spreads their disease. But You, Lord, purify everyone You touch, because Your goodness is stronger than my sin. In contact with You, You heal me. Today, Lord, I have fallen again, and once again, You want to cleanse me. Tomorrow, I will bear witness to You before those who doubt that You are the Son of God, the Saviour.
Amelia: What would have become of that leper if he hadn’t borne witness to You, Lord? What would he have deserved? I, too, want to bear witness to You, Lord, because Your work in me deserves to be known by many so they may believe. May Your Sacrifice bear abundant fruit for the salvation of souls. Count on me, Lord. Even if I feel ashamed, even if it seems I lose my dignity when others learn of the misery You’ve forgiven in me. I believe You deserve more. I believe honour and glory should return to You. Count on my testimony, Lord, for the salvation of many marriages.
Jonathan: Count on my testimony, Lord, for the salvation of many husbands.

Mother,

May we be messengers of God’s love through our testimony. May we be courageous, because the Sacrifice of Your Son is worthy. Praise be to the Lord, who works the miracle of forgiving us and granting us His grace every day. Amen.