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Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B

Friends, today we are celebrating the twenty-seventh Sunday of ordinary time year b. We are invited to reflect on the significance and importance of the institutions of marriage and family. Both are essential institutions founded on genuine love for the sustenance of humanity. Unfortunately, in our time these essential institutions are under serious threat. So, it is important to note that whatever threatens marriage and family life threatens love, unity, and the entire human existence. Marriage plays a dual role. First, it serves the of affection between couples and, the sustenance of humanity through procreation. The readings of this Sunday remind us of the value of marriage, family, and childlike trust in God. They call us to live with unity, respect, and dependence on God. Lord, help us to value our marriages and families. Teach us to trust You like children and guide us to live in unity, love, and respect every day.

Friends, the first reading of today tells us that the newly created man was feeling lonely, sad, and depressed since he had nobody to speak to. The other creatures of God around him were certainly beautiful and good, but all were inferior to him; they could serve him and be subject to him all right, but they could not communicate with him. So, God creates a woman as a partner for man, showing that marriage is meant to be a union of equals. God says, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” He creates a woman from a man’s rib, symbolizing that they are of the same flesh and meant to support each other. Brothers and sisters, this union is blessed by God and highlights the importance of companionship. Marriage is a sacred bond that calls for mutual respect and love. It is a partnership where both husband and wife work together to build a family and support each other in all aspects of life.

Friends, today, both our first reading and the gospel strongly call us to uphold the sanctity of marriage and family life. They both remind us that marriage is instituted by God. Brothers and sisters, marriage must be cherished and protected. Nevertheless, it is important to note that marriage has its challenges. These can be overcome through the grace of God and good Christian virtues. Marital problems should be resolved mutually and with godly intent to make amends. Oftentimes, we think that the best way to resolve the problems associated with marriage is divorce. Brothers and sisters, divorce does not guarantee peace of mind. Also, it does not guarantee the success of the next marriage. This is why, someone might get married many times and divorce many times. This is simply to prove that divorce is not always the best solution to the problems of marriage. So, at the base of divorce is the inability to reach a compromise and understanding about how best to live the marital life together. This simply translates to a lack of mercy, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, and mutual respect.

Friends, also, there is selfishness and greed which often comes with the sole intent to exploit the other. When the foundation of marriage is not built on honesty, truthfulness, mutual love, and prayer, there is little chance that it will survive the great storm. There is also, a lack of maturity on the part of the intending couples. By maturity, one means spiritual, physical, social, and psychological maturity that is required to enter into this sacred union. It is important to realize that a marriage relationship is quite different from a boy and girlfriend relationship. Brothers and sisters, it is important to note that the increasing rate of divorce today is due to the little value attached to marriage. When marriage is treated as a commodity or an article rather than a Sacrament, and sacred institution, it is bound to fall apart. Of course, this consequently, affects both the family and society at large.

Friends, in the Gospel of today, Jesus teaches that what God has joined together, no one should separate. This reinforces the idea that marriage is a lifelong commitment. It reminds us to cherish and nurture our relationships, keeping them strong and faithful. Jesus’ love for children in the Gospel highlights the value of family. He welcomes children and blesses them, showing that they are precious in God’s eyes. This teaches us to care for and protect the children in our lives, providing them with love and guidance. Families are called to reflect God’s love. By supporting and caring for each other, family members help each other grow in faith and love. This strong foundation in the family helps to build a stronger community and church.

Friends, the second reading of today reminds us that, Jesus is great, but he is one of us; he did not just feign to be a man. He had the same feelings of affection and the same emotions, he went through our own experiences, including suffering and death. We can trust a guide like Jesus. Brothers and sisters, I sincerely sympathize with all those going through difficult times in their marriages, I pray that God will give them the grace, strength, and wisdom to move forward and find peace in their homes. For those intending to be united in this holy sacrament, through the grace of God, may they find fulfillment in the love they profess. The Lord be with you …. May the almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

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By: Fr. Ben Chola mccj

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