“THEREFORE, WHAT GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER, MAN MUST NOT SEPARATE.” MT 19:3-12
Humbly submit your will to God (Thy Will be done) and consecrate yourself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through Mary and Joseph.
Prayer Prompt before reading MT 19:3-12: Come, Holy Spirit, teach me how to pray, interpret the Scriptures for me so that I may know the Truth about who God the Father and Son are so that I may know who I am.
Jesus was being tested on two different views held by Jews on divorce, one was stricter and one was less strict. Of course, the Pharisees are trying to trip Jesus up again (Good luck!). It is important to note what Jesus says because these are similar debates we are having in our country today on marriage.
First, Jesus goes back to Genesis and teaches us what the Creator’s Will is for marriage before Moses had changed it. ”For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, man must not separate.”
Second, Jesus teaches that some marriages are unlawful thus we have annulments. Third, Jesus teaches that some people are created to live celibate lives that are NOT called to the priesthood or religious life, “Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so.” (same sex attracted-visit Eden Invitation-they are doing amazing things!) This is not a bad thing and should be cherished as their call and identity in Christ.
Finally, Jesus reveals that certain people are called to be celibate and live a religious life or priesthood dedicated to God, “they have renounced marriage for the sake of the Kingdom of heaven.” Marriage is only marriage if a man and woman join together in the sacrament of Matrimony saying vows and are open to having children.
Jesus makes it clear, “Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom that is granted.” We can love in many different ways, not just physical love and all vocations are called to be chaste even those who are married during certain times. Chastity is the virtue God gave us to love the way He intended. It shapes a person’s very life by how we talk, what we wear, and the intentions of our heart in all relationships.
Today’s challenge: Be a light in the world by choosing to live chaste. Jesus is the Truth. Seek Christ and pray for the courage to do what is right even when others may not be, especially when it is hard.
Be a servant, be a saint today!
#Christian YOLO
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