Father Michaels Weekly Thoughts
WEEKLY THOUGTHS 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 6th 2024
Dear friends, welcome to the celebration of the 27th Sunday in October and first Sunday in October 2024. Let us be thankful to God for the graces and blessings received over the last month of September.
The month of October is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. We are all called upon to pray daily this beautiful prayer to Mary to intercede for us in our needs and challenges.
In the Gospel Reading of last Sunday, we heard Jesus responding to John’s complaint of a man driving out demons in the name of Jesus, yet was not in the company of the 12. Jesus advised his disciples to seek unity and peace to avoid unhelpful conflicts. This is the spirit of the Ecumenical Vatican Council for Christians of all walks of life to embrace dialogue and respect.
In the Gospel Reading of this Sunday; Mark 10: 2-16 Jesus responds to the Jews and Pharisees on the contentious issue of divorce. Jesus referred to Genesis 2:24 “What God has joined together; no human being must separate.”
Jesus was teaching on the indissolubility of marriage to the Jews and Pharisees seeking justification for divorce claiming that Moses permitted it. Jesus reminded them because they could not take it- hardness of heart. Jesus insisted on the principle; “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Jesus made it clear that if a man and wife have been validly married, they cannot remarry after divorce without committing adultery.
Let us pray to all embracing this beautiful union of marriage that they may daily become one. Let us also pray for all broken marriages to find compassion and healing in Jesus. Let us pray to all marriage unions to be centered on Jesus like the Holy Family.
Lastly, we hear Jesus reiterate to his disciples of the importance of a childlike attitude of lowliness and humility for anyone to accept the kingdom of God.
Parents have a duty to bring their children to Jesus – prayer and faith formation.
Indeed, the role of the family is meant to raise children and foster their relationship with God. Let us all yearn to be touched and healed by Jesus.
Have a great week.
Holy Infant Catholic Church