Thursday, August 16, 2012
FRIDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
AUGUST 17, 2012
FRIDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
Ez 16:1- 15,60,63 or 16:59-63 / Mt 19:3-12
EZEKIEL 16:59-63
For thus says Yahweh: "I will treat you as you deserve, you who despised the oath and broke the covenant. But I will remember my covenant with you in the days of your youth and make in your favor an eternal covenant. You will be mindful of your ways and be ashamed when I take your sisters, both the elder and the younger, and give them to you as daughters, without prejudice to my covenant with you. For I will uphold my covenant with you and you will know that I am Yahweh, so that you may remember, be ashamed and never open your mouth again because of your humiliation, when I have pardoned you for all you have done," word of Yahweh.
MATTHEW 19:3-12
Some Pharisees approached him. They wanted to test him and asked, "Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any reason he wants?" Jesus replied, "Have you not read that in the beginning the Creator made them male and female, and he said: Man has now to leave father and mother, and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one body? So they are no longer two, but one body. Let no one separate what God has joined." They asked him, "Then why did Moses command us to write a bill of dismissal in order to divorce?" Jesus replied, "Moses knew the hardness of your hearts, so he allowed you to divorce your wives; but it was not so in the beginning. Therefore I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, unless it be for prostitution, and marries another, commits adultery." The disciples said, "If that is the condition of a married man, it is better not to marry." Jesus said to them, "Not everybody can accept what you have just said, but only those who have received this gift. There are eunuchs born so from their mother's womb. Some have been made that way by others. But there are some who have given up the possibility of marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who can accept it, accept it."
REFLECTION
In the New Testament, Jesus' love for the Church is compared to the mutual love of husband and wife. God elevates marriage to a sacrament, meaning marriage is sacred and has the stamp of God's approval. Husbands and wives are called to love each other unconditionally and untiringly. Before getting married, couples need to make sure that they are meant for each other and will strive to continue to stay together through good times and bad. For God, faithfulness is one of the main ingredients in marriage.
The idea of marriage as a covenant of love is a beautiful one. It reminds husband and wife to live in a oneness of love and to see that God is meant to be part of their marital relationship. It is God who has brought them together and it God who will give them the strength and guidance to stay together.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
- Kathy
- Flor
- Derek & Tina (WA), Denise (TX), Kristen (MS), Jack, Bob, Tom B, Linda O (TN), Mary Ann M (OH), Cheryl, Delores, Mary Ann, Luke, Ben & Nancy
- Virgilio D. Abapo
… for the personal intentions of
- Beny Chua
- Veronica Yap
- Rita & Pam, Gene L & Eugene R
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Rowena Lacida Yap
- Bong Lacida
- Jess Garces
- Papa Nelo
Eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Ma Cecilia P. Navarro
- Birthday: Billie C. Syling
- Birthday: Aaron John Almazan
… for families who are in need of healing
… for world peace and reconciliation.
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
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FRIDAY 19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II
Ez 16:1- 15,60,63 or 16:59-63 / Mt 19:3-12
EZEKIEL 16:59-63
For thus says Yahweh: "I will treat you as you deserve, you who despised the oath and broke the covenant. But I will remember my covenant with you in the days of your youth and make in your favor an eternal covenant. You will be mindful of your ways and be ashamed when I take your sisters, both the elder and the younger, and give them to you as daughters, without prejudice to my covenant with you. For I will uphold my covenant with you and you will know that I am Yahweh, so that you may remember, be ashamed and never open your mouth again because of your humiliation, when I have pardoned you for all you have done," word of Yahweh.
MATTHEW 19:3-12
Some Pharisees approached him. They wanted to test him and asked, "Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any reason he wants?" Jesus replied, "Have you not read that in the beginning the Creator made them male and female, and he said: Man has now to leave father and mother, and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one body? So they are no longer two, but one body. Let no one separate what God has joined." They asked him, "Then why did Moses command us to write a bill of dismissal in order to divorce?" Jesus replied, "Moses knew the hardness of your hearts, so he allowed you to divorce your wives; but it was not so in the beginning. Therefore I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, unless it be for prostitution, and marries another, commits adultery." The disciples said, "If that is the condition of a married man, it is better not to marry." Jesus said to them, "Not everybody can accept what you have just said, but only those who have received this gift. There are eunuchs born so from their mother's womb. Some have been made that way by others. But there are some who have given up the possibility of marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who can accept it, accept it."
REFLECTION
In the New Testament, Jesus' love for the Church is compared to the mutual love of husband and wife. God elevates marriage to a sacrament, meaning marriage is sacred and has the stamp of God's approval. Husbands and wives are called to love each other unconditionally and untiringly. Before getting married, couples need to make sure that they are meant for each other and will strive to continue to stay together through good times and bad. For God, faithfulness is one of the main ingredients in marriage.
The idea of marriage as a covenant of love is a beautiful one. It reminds husband and wife to live in a oneness of love and to see that God is meant to be part of their marital relationship. It is God who has brought them together and it God who will give them the strength and guidance to stay together.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
- Kathy
- Flor
- Derek & Tina (WA), Denise (TX), Kristen (MS), Jack, Bob, Tom B, Linda O (TN), Mary Ann M (OH), Cheryl, Delores, Mary Ann, Luke, Ben & Nancy
- Virgilio D. Abapo
… for the personal intentions of
- Beny Chua
- Veronica Yap
- Rita & Pam, Gene L & Eugene R
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Rowena Lacida Yap
- Bong Lacida
- Jess Garces
- Papa Nelo
Eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Ma Cecilia P. Navarro
- Birthday: Billie C. Syling
- Birthday: Aaron John Almazan
… for families who are in need of healing
… for world peace and reconciliation.
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
**************************************************
These reflections are distributed free and are for personal use only. Feel free to send the Daily Prayer reflections to your friends, colleagues and relatives; however, if you do, please include the following:
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