Gospel

From the Gospel according to Luke12:54-59

Jesus said to the crowds,”When you see a cloud rising in the westyou say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it does;and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the southyou say that it is going to be hot–and so it is.You hypocrites!You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky;why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate,make an effort to settle the matter on the way;otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge,and the judge hand you over to the constable,and the constable throw you into prison.I say to you, you will not be releaseduntil you have paid the last penny.”

The Gospel of the Lord

Will It Rain This Weekend?

These days we rely more and more on weather forecasts that can tell us, at least a week ahead, whether it’ll rain or not — and usually, they’re right. That makes it easy to plan our weekends. We no longer have to look to the west or check which way the wind is blowing. Everything’s served to us on a silver platter, so we barely need to think anymore.

But maybe that’s part of the problem. It’s also becoming harder to tell what’s truly right or wrong, and we end up just going along with whatever society or the tv says is best for us. What a terrible mistake! The Lord reminds us that we won’t leave there until we’ve paid the very last penny.

Husbands and wives, how much do we still owe for not living the Gospel with integrity?

Applied to Married Life

Ed: Hey, Lucy! How was your day? What a downpour! And of course, I forgot my umbrella. I’m soaked!
Lucy: Oh, Ed! Go take a hot shower and get changed — you’ll catch a cold, and you’re getting everything wet.
Ed: Ah, that feels so much better now that I’m dry. Need a hand with dinner?
Lucy: Thanks, it’s almost ready. I was just sitting here thinking and thanking the Lord. Do you remember when I used to call you my weatherman? You were glued to the news and the weather reports, always checking your phone. We went out perfectly prepared for the rain or cold, but we never had time to pray or just sit and talk as a family.
Ed: Oh, I remember. We’ve changed so much since we went on the Project for conjugal love retreat and started praying together every day. And you’ve stopped watching all those gossip shows that were so toxic.
Lucy: Ugh, don’t remind me. Now when I visit my mom and she has them on, I can’t believe how much time I used to waste on that nonsense. You know, I even confessed for spending so many hours in front of the TV!
Ed: You’re amazing, you know that? You have such a beautiful soul. Let’s eat — I can’t wait to do our prayer together.

Mother

Thank you for everything. We know that you gently guide us, with a loving hand, into the presence of your Son, giving each of us what we need at every moment. We pray for all marriages and families going through dark times. Here we are, ready to help you lead them to Him.
Blessed and praised be He!