Reflection for FRIDAY, 7th Week, Ordinary Time.
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore
Today's Gospel Verse
Mark 10:7-9
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Today's Reflection
It may sound surprising, that in our daily vocabulary, we use the word "No" more often than we use the word "Yes".
The word "No" comes out of our mouth so easily and effortlessly, whereas the word "Yes" seems to take some effort.
And practically speaking, saying "No" would mean that no commitment or obligation is needed, whereas saying "Yes" binds us to a duty and we have to keep our word.
Hence when Jesus taught about marriage in the gospel, He emphasised that from the beginning of creation, God instituted marriage.
So when couples get married, they say "Yes" to each other and also "Yes" to God.
That will be what binds the couple to each other and together they bind themselves to God.
But saying " Yes" is not just for married couples.
We said "Yes" to Jesus at our baptism, and we have to renew and deepen that commitment everyday.
When we are committed to our "Yes" to God, then we will know His purpose for us, and in His compassion and kindness, will grant us peace and joy in life.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good morning. Have a nice safe day