Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE COUPLE THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER.

 Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 June 12^th – 18^th 2016

The Forgiving Christ

The Pharisee said to himself: “If this man were a prophet he would know who this woman is that is touching him and what a bad name she has”. Once more we have a beautiful example of how Jesus treats women with gentleness and care. This time, however, we also see how he treats someone who is considered a sinner. All he has for her is compassion and understanding and forgiveness. This was a source of scandal for the people around him. How do we treat one another when someone fails? Very often it is with criticism or anger or condemnation. That is not the way of Jesus. We are called to practice the same qualities of love with one another as Jesus has for the woman in this story. We need to practice gentleness and understanding in the close relationships of marriage and family life. This can be difficult at times. And we need the same qualities within our faith community if we are to be true followers of Christ.

Morning Prayer, when together

Almighty God, our hope and our strength,

without you we can do nothing.

Help us to follow Christ ever more fully

and to live our marriage according to your will.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

During the day, when apart

Lord God, you give us food for body and spirit.

Continue to renew our love for one another

and bring us health of mind and body.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Evening/Night Prayer together

Lord, may our sacrament of marriage

accomplish in your Church

the unity and peace it signifies.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Questions for Action for the week

For your marriage: What do you need to ask forgiveness for from your wife/husband? Look for that this week.

For others: Is there anyone in your life you need to forgive? Work on that this week.

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