God's call to establish a unbreakable Relationship with others

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 19th Week : Friday*

*Gospel : Mt 19:3-12*

*First Reading : Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or Ez 16:59-63*

*God's call to establish a unbreakable Relationship with others*

*1) The Covenant of Marriage*

The Gospel of the day, speaks about the covenant of marriage 

One of the striking points which we see in the discussion between Jesus and Pharisees about the nature of the relationship in Marriage covenant

Jesus shows that, it is the unbearable relationship which was established by God Himself 

*2) Need of Unbreakable Relationship*

Human beings can't live without relationship. 

The nature of the human being is such that he/she has to relate with others 

If so, this relationship can't be of silly nature. It has to last long and it has to be permanent

This permanent nature of relationship is equal to unbreakable relationship

*3) Our Relationship with God*

The Marriage relationship is a reflection of Our relationship with God

As Jesus shows, that the marriage relationship is unbreakable, our relationship with God must be unbreakable. 

We should develop such a relationship with God, which should remain forever 

*4) Unbreakable relationship in every walk of life is necessary*

The unbreakable relationship should be reflected with every type of our relationship 

This could include 

Our relationship with God

Our relationship with Neighbors

Our relationship with the nature 

Our relationship with our friends 

Our relationship with our family members

Our relationship with our duty and responsibility

Our relationship with every one 

*5) Various things which cause damage to the relationship*

There are many things which destroy the beautiful relationship

Our greed for things 

Our misunderstandings

Our prejudices

Our preconceived ideas 

Our wrong judgements

Our high expectations

Our lack of faith and trust in others 

*6) How do I relate with others*

Do I take for granted the aspects relationship?

Do I expect that others should adjust with my way of dealing with others?

Do I respect the others way of relationship? 

Do I relate only for my personal gain or selfish motives?? 

What is the motive behind my relationship with others?? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*