8 February, Sunday 5A, World Marriage Day. SEE: Mark and Joan shared, “One of the best things for us about our Marriage Ministry is the relationships we have developed with our fellow couples and the priests we have worked with very closely and how they are supporting one another. Marriage is our sacrament, but the priests are our partners, co-ministers, called to serve us, the people of God in a special way. We laughed when we were sharing our stories on the gospel of today. “Which of us is the salt, and which the light and how do we show this to others in the theme for today, which is World Marriage Day. The theme used every year is, “Love one another as I have loved you.” John 15.2. it is a commandment and speaks to us in a simple but challenging way how to answer God’s call in this prayer. Our Father’s Call to a Couple: Your being in love is my way to attract you to love. I say to you, you are wonderful, you are good. I want you to enjoy together the fullness of life, for which I sent My Son. Your closeness, your oneness, is the human experience nearest to how I live and love. Wherever you are, whatever you do in loving union brings Jesus in His Body, the Church, alive to all whom you touch. I call you to love each other in His name. (Written by Fr Chuck Gallagher for couples preparing for marriage. See Full Prayer attached.)
JUDGE, reflect and share. Scripture: Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good. You are the light of the world, A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:13-16. Pope Francis: Marriage and the family have been redeemed by Christ and restored in the image of the Holy Trinity, the mystery from which all true love flows. AL 63
ACT AND PRAY: A World Marriage Day Prayer for couples. Father, as we celebrate today we thank you for your tremendous gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. Help us couples to witness to its glory by a life of growing intimacy. Teach us the beauty of forgiveness so we may become more and more One in Heart, Mind and Body. Strengthen our communication and help us become living signs of your love. Make us grow more in love with the Church as God’s Family, so that we may renew the Body of Christ. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Brother. Amen.
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