Today, as I went through the gospel passage, I imagined Jesus surrounded by people and trapped by the Pharisees to speak about marital life. Specifically, it is about a man divorcing his wife under specific conditions which was an accepted practice among the Jews during the time of Jesus. Jesus could have very well said to them to go and follow the law.
Yet, Jesus turned their wrong ideas into a creation story using scriptures and made them realize God’s original intention which was defeated by human stubbornness. His clear message to them was ‘what God has joined together, let not man separate’.
As I further read the gospel, the final part is about Jesus blessing the children. I realized that Jesus is highlighting the importance of family, where raising children in faith is important. Separation in families is becoming more common in present times due to misunderstanding or emotional issues.
Sometimes, even children are left unguided which leads them to be possessed by gadgets and social media. Today’s reflection is a reminder for us to realize our mistakes and come back to understand each other in our families where all are equal and children are raised in love and faith by taking the Holy family as a role model.
Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Gen 2:18-24; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 Today, we celebrate the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings of the day primarily focus on the fundamental aspects of human relationships, especially marriage, and reveal the divine intention behind these bonds. In the first reading, we hear…
By Jijo Philip csc - Readings: Heb 7: 1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6 The gospel reading today presents to us Jesus healing on the Sabbath day a man who had a withered hand. The coming of Jesus to this world is to rewrite the rules and laws of authorities. He gives…
Jebin Jojo csc - Readings: Heb 7:1-3,15-17; Mk 3:1-6 In today’s gospel Jesus heals a man with a withered hand, demonstrating his deep compassion and challenging the Pharisees' rigid focus on rules. While they sought to accuse him, Jesus prioritized love and mercy, reminding us that true faith is about…
Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Gen 2:18-24; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 Today, we celebrate the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings of the day primarily focus on the fundamental aspects of human relationships, especially marriage, and reveal the divine intention behind these bonds. In the first reading, we hear…
By Jijo Philip csc - Readings: Heb 7: 1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6 The gospel reading today presents to us Jesus healing on the Sabbath day a man who had a withered hand. The coming of Jesus to this world is to rewrite the rules and laws of authorities. He gives…
Jebin Jojo csc - Readings: Heb 7:1-3,15-17; Mk 3:1-6 In today’s gospel Jesus heals a man with a withered hand, demonstrating his deep compassion and challenging the Pharisees' rigid focus on rules. While they sought to accuse him, Jesus prioritized love and mercy, reminding us that true faith is about…
