THE COUPLE THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
June 16th – 22nd 2024
He speaks in parables
Jesus said: “What can we say the Kingdom of God is like?” We all have our own ideas of what the Kingdom of God is like and because of that we need to listen carefully to what Jesus says about it because he is the only one who does know! In the two parables today he tells us first of all that it is God’s kingdom. God is at work in us and around us all the time even when we are not attentive to him. He also tells us that the small things are the key to the growth of God’s kingdom. These have a very important message for us in our main relationships of faith, hope and love in marriage, family life and our parish community. God is present in all of these, working to bring us to maturity. Our contribution is to be found in the small things of love – giving time to one another; showing affection to one another; affirming one another; forgiving one another etc. We are standing on holy ground!
Morning Prayer, when together
Almighty God, help us to follow Christ
in our love for one another
and to live our marriage according to your will
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
During the day, when apart
Lord God, renew our strength
to love one another in our marriage
and bring us health of mind and body
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Evening/Night Prayer together
Lord, through our married love
may you accomplish in your Church
the unity and peace
that is your will for all of creation
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Questions for Action for the week
For your marriage: In what ways has your love relationship grown dull? How could you refresh your romance this week?
For others: Take some time this week to let nature speak to you about the glory of God.