27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
1st Reading: Genesis 2:18-24
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 128:1-2.3.4-5.6 (R. see 5)
2nd Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11
Gospel Acclamation: 1 John 4:12
Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16
Anam Njideka
Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God
There's need to bring up your child(ren) in the ways of God, start early in teaching them about Christ, don't exclude them during morning/evening devotion, are you visiting Jesus in the blessed sacrament, don't hesitate to go along with them.
Do you belong to any prayer group, involve your children. I bet you if you imbue good morals in them, it will be difficult for them to go astray.
In summary, married couples do not hinder your children from getting close to God, attending Sunday mass with them isn't all, strive to build them up in spirituality.
Anne Aikpokhio
My Reflection
COMPANIONSHIP
One of the purpose of marriage. In the first reading, Gen 2:18, the Lord said it wasn’t good for man to be alone.
God instituted marriage, so that man and woman could have a close relationship and this relationship is based on love, trust, selflessness and communication. It provides a picture of the covenant relationship between Christ and His Bride ( the Church).
Marriage is tagged as a sacred institution, where there is no graduation. An atmosphere where husband and wife can come together to share their lives and experiences.
Likewise, by extension, we as humans, are also expected to live in companion with our fellows. The wish of God for all. To love and make the World a better place.
But, with the happenings around the globe, we discovered that man, who is created by God, has now redesigned God's purpose of marriage/ relationship. We now have different forms of marriage/ union being legalized that is against God's design. E.g same sex marriage, beastiality, etc.
A healthy relationship/ union according to God's purpose should be a refuge where all can find comfort and support.
May God bless and heal our world and all those experiencing turbulent time in their marriage and relationship. Amen
Ignatius Onwe ElomOver my living body, I will never forgive Ignatius. Are you serious??
Over your dead body, I will never forgive Ifeanyichukwu. Ndi obi Nkume . Obi akpo.
You, brother , hear the word of God
You sister , listen to the word.
You uncle, let the word of God bear fruit in you.
For I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.
After reading the Gospel passage I recalled, when I was much younger, I went out hunting with my friend Chinedu. We saw a hole supposed to be a hiding place for rabbits. We started digging the hole to catch the big meat ( Sis. Rabbit) . Long story made short, when the rabbit came out my friend cut my fingers instead of the rabbit while the rabbit ran away.
Omo, it was a terrible day for me. Blood flowed like water. I cried like a baby I was, until I got home. It was then that my mother gave me severe and good beating of my life with strict instructions never to see me with that boy again.
Not up to 15 minutes , Chinedu now Mr came to my house and we started playing again from there went to his house . From his house, we went to stream for fishing
The pain of the cut had been forgotten within a twinkle of an eye . Life moved on though the memory lives.
Why are you seeking for divorce when you can let go ??
Why are you restless over unnecessary issues? Let go
Why are you not sleeping in the night thinking of what brother has done to you or sister has said about you or even Rev Fr did to you ? Let go of whatever makes you stop.
Activate true christian virtue and put on a child like spirit.
Forgive one another
Ugochukwu AnyanwuThis thing called love
Make we talk true, love no be small somthin!
Even dou na only 4 letters, d weight wey e get pass mount Everest…
So far, na only human love we dey show and dis awa luv get condition just like hair conditioner!
We dey always get “if” for awa luv.
But, d thing wey dey wonda me na d kind luv wey Baba God get for where we humans dey. Luv wey mak am create man, still go extra mile wen man fall Ihm hand, to make sure say ihm bring am back… awwwwww
Now, the kind things wey dey hapun for awa world today reach to ask “where is the love?”
Blackeye peas, the musician, sing song. Na love question e ask throughout bcos things wey we dey do and see show say love no dey at all at all.
Among Husband & wife…;parents &children; brothers &sisters; families; neighbours, communities, colleagues; co-workers; even we Christians and church people… d luv wey we get no pure E no dey show say we kno who God be sef.
Na true true love we need if we want to make dis awa world betta.
D kind Love wey go make man leave ihm family and woman leave her family to start anoda family….
Love wey go make me love the other person d way I love myself...
For me oo Na small pikin kind of luv I wan get. Luv wey no kno face, colour, tribe, even religion!
Na dis kind luv I dey beg Baba God for.
Wat of you?
Sylvia Etim
My Reflection will be from the first reading: the excitement from the man saying this at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. This means there was something about that creature to man different from other creatures which is expected when a man makes a choice of wife out of many girls or women he has come in contact with. That excitement is expected to continue but sometimes it fades away and there come, problems in homes when not managed well. What are the causes of the excitement fading away? Are there things that we need to actively do to keep that excitement ongoing in marriage? Yes, there are and we should encourage those and put off things that makes the initial excitement fade away. Then again, a man will leave his father and mother and cling to his wife and they become one flesh. This is one principle of marriage that if followed will go a long way to keep marriages. But clinging does not mean abandoning one's parents but a mother is a mother and wife is a wife. Men should always try to seperate the two and give each their dues. May God bless his word for us and make us live according to his plans and purposes for us. Amen.
Assurance TinefehThe Gospel invites me to reflect on the indissolubility of marriage.
Marriage is like a tree planted in a field... When it shoots, it needs to be nurtured. If you care for it... It produces sweet fruits. Amidst challenges, those in marriage should always reflect on their happy beginnings.
Living like children ( a life of humility) strengthens the bond of love.
