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Prepared by Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM
11stst
reading: Genesis 2:18-24reading: Genesis 2:18-24
 18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be
alone. I will make a suitablealone. I will make a suitable partnerpartner for him." 19 So the LORDfor him." 19 So the LORD
God formed out of the ground various wild animals andGod formed out of the ground various wild animals and
various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man tovarious birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to
see what he would call them; whatever the man called eachsee what he would call them; whatever the man called each
of them would be its name. 20 The man gave names to all theof them would be its name. 20 The man gave names to all the
cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; butcattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; but
none proved to be the suitablenone proved to be the suitable partnerpartner for the man. 21 So thefor the man. 21 So the
LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he wasLORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was
asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its placeasleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place
with flesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman thewith flesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman the
rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her torib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to
the man, 23 the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of mythe man, 23 the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my
bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,'bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,'
for out of 'her man' this one has been taken." 24 That is whyfor out of 'her man' this one has been taken." 24 That is why
a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, anda man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and
the two of them become one flesh.the two of them become one flesh.
The focus is on the relationship between husband and wife.
Textual Context of Genesis 2:18-
24
Outline of Genesis 1-11:
1. Gen 1,1--2,4a The creation of the world
2. Gen 2,4b--3,24 The creation of man and woman and
the expulsion from paradise
3. Gen 4,1-16 Cain and Abel
4. Gen 4,17-26 The Cainites
5. Gen 5,1-32 The succession of generations in the
primeval period
6. Gen 6,1-4 The sons of the gods and the giants
7. Gen 6,5--8,22 The flood
8. Gen 9,1-17.28-29 Blessing and covenant
9. Gen 9,18-27 Noah and his sons
10. Gen 10,1-32 The table of the nations
11. Gen 11,1-9 The Tower of Babel
12. Gen 11,10-26 The Genealogy of Sem
General Parts
Part I Gen 1-11 Primitive History
Part II Gen 12-50 Patriarchal History
11stst
reading: Genesis 2:18-24reading: Genesis 2:18-24
 18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will
make a suitablemake a suitable partnerpartner for him."for him."
11stst
attempt (failed)attempt (failed)
 19 So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals19 So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals
and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to seeand various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see
what he would call them; whatever the man called each of themwhat he would call them; whatever the man called each of them
would be its name. 20 The man gave names to all the cattle, all thewould be its name. 20 The man gave names to all the cattle, all the
birds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be thebirds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be the
suitablesuitable partnerpartner for the man.for the man.
22ndnd
attempt (successful)attempt (successful)
 21 So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he21 So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he
was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place withwas asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with
flesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that heflesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he
had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, 23 thehad taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, 23 the
man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of myman said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my
flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this oneflesh; This one shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this one
has been taken." 24 That is why a man leaves his father and motherhas been taken." 24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother
and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.
A simple outline!
11stst
reading: Genesis 2:18-24reading: Genesis 2:18-24
 18 The LORD God said: "It is not good18 The LORD God said: "It is not good
for the man to be alone. I will make afor the man to be alone. I will make a
suitablesuitable partnerpartner for him."for him."
11stst
attempt (failed)attempt (failed)
 19 So the LORD God formed out of the19 So the LORD God formed out of the
ground various wild animals andground various wild animals and
various birds of the air, and he broughtvarious birds of the air, and he brought
them to the man to see what he wouldthem to the man to see what he would
call them; whatever the man calledcall them; whatever the man called
each of them would be its name. 20each of them would be its name. 20
The man gave names to all the cattle,The man gave names to all the cattle,
all the birds of the air, and all the wildall the birds of the air, and all the wild
animals; but none proved to be theanimals; but none proved to be the
suitablesuitable partnerpartner for the man.for the man.
22ndnd
attempt (successful)attempt (successful)
 21 So the LORD God cast a deep21 So the LORD God cast a deep
sleep on the man, and while he wassleep on the man, and while he was
asleep, he took out one of his ribs andasleep, he took out one of his ribs and
closed up its place with flesh. 22 Theclosed up its place with flesh. 22 The
LORD God then built up into a womanLORD God then built up into a woman
the rib that he had taken from the man.the rib that he had taken from the man.
When he brought her to the man, 23When he brought her to the man, 23
the man said: "This one, at last, is bonethe man said: "This one, at last, is bone
of my bones and flesh of my flesh; Thisof my bones and flesh of my flesh; This
one shall be called 'woman,' for out ofone shall be called 'woman,' for out of
'her man' this one has been taken.“24'her man' this one has been taken.“24
That is why a man leaves his fatherThat is why a man leaves his father
and mother and clings to his wife, andand mother and clings to his wife, and
the two of them become one flesh.the two of them become one flesh.
CommentaryCommentary
 In v.18, God plans to make a partner for theIn v.18, God plans to make a partner for the
man.man.
 Vv.19-20 appear to be God’s failure inVv.19-20 appear to be God’s failure in
providing a partner for the man, inproviding a partner for the man, in
reference to v.18.reference to v.18.
 In v.19, God brings all the animals to theIn v.19, God brings all the animals to the
man to name them (as to have control overman to name them (as to have control over
them).them).
 V.20 says, “None is a suitable partner forV.20 says, “None is a suitable partner for
him.”him.”
 In v.21, God tries again, by putting him toIn v.21, God tries again, by putting him to
deep sleep and taking out one of his ribs. (adeep sleep and taking out one of his ribs. (a
figure of speech)figure of speech)
 In v.22, God builds the woman andIn v.22, God builds the woman and
introduces her to the man.introduces her to the man.
 In v.23, the man recognizes her as his own,In v.23, the man recognizes her as his own,
“bone of my bones, flesh of my flesh.”“bone of my bones, flesh of my flesh.”
(They belong to each other.)(They belong to each other.)
 V.24 explains the reason why in marriage aV.24 explains the reason why in marriage a
man leaves his parents to be with his wife.man leaves his parents to be with his wife.
 The husband and wife becomes one.The husband and wife becomes one.
Commentary, con’tCommentary, con’t
 Hebrew mentality recognizes the genders, male andHebrew mentality recognizes the genders, male and
female.female.
 The text tries to explain the origin of the maritalThe text tries to explain the origin of the marital
relationship, although in the textual context, therelationship, although in the textual context, the
relationship is created in view of workrelationship is created in view of work (to till and keep the(to till and keep the
land).land).
 Marital relationship must be seen as a partnershipMarital relationship must be seen as a partnership
(helping each other).(helping each other).
 Anyone entering into this relationship must beAnyone entering into this relationship must be
prepared to workprepared to work (to be productive).(to be productive).
 The man (male) must be responsible. The womanThe man (male) must be responsible. The woman
(female) must help.(female) must help.
 Both are expected to work together.Both are expected to work together.
Reflections on the 1Reflections on the 1stst
readingreading
 Marriage is not just for companionship (andMarriage is not just for companionship (and
procreation), but also for work.procreation), but also for work.
 The man becomes independent from parents, toThe man becomes independent from parents, to
work with his wife.work with his wife.
 The wife must help her husband.The wife must help her husband.
 The married man must stop fooling himself byThe married man must stop fooling himself by
remaining dependent on his parents.remaining dependent on his parents.
 Come on, man, be a man, not a boy or parasite!Come on, man, be a man, not a boy or parasite!
Resp. Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6Resp. Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6
 R. (cf. 5)  May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.R. (cf. 5)  May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.
 1 Blessed are you who fear the LORD,1 Blessed are you who fear the LORD,
who walk in his ways!who walk in his ways!
2 For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;2 For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;
blessed shall you be, and favored.blessed shall you be, and favored.
 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
in the recesses of your home;in the recesses of your home;
your children like olive plantsyour children like olive plants
around your table.around your table.
 4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.
5 The LORD bless you from Zion:5 The LORD bless you from Zion:
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalemmay you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.all the days of your life.
 6 May you see your children's children.6 May you see your children's children.
Peace be upon Israel!Peace be upon Israel!
Resp. Ps 128:1-2, 3,Resp. Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-54-5, 6, 6
 R. (cf. 5)  May the Lord bless us all 
the days of our lives.
 1 Blessed are you who fear the 
LORD,
who walk in his ways!
2 For you shall eat the fruit of your 
handiwork;
blessed shall you be, and favored.
 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful 
vine
in the recesses of your home;
your children like olive plants
around your table.
 4 Behold, thus is the man blessed 
who fears the LORD.
5 The LORD bless you from Zion:
may you see the prosperity of 
Jerusalem
all the days of your life.
 6 May you see your children's 
children.
Peace be upon Israel!
Commentary
 The psalmist compliments those who
fear the Lord // walk in God’s ways.
– They are blessed, favored.
 It is a prayer of/for married people.
 They are blessed; they shall eat of
the fruit of their labor and be favored
by God. Vv.1-2
 V.3 gives additional benefits:
– Your wife will be fruitful (bear many
children)
– You will have many children
 V.4 repeats the theme of blessing in
v.1.
 In v.5, the psalmist wishes the holy
man (woman) blessings from
Zion/Jerusalem.
 In v.6, the psalmist wishes the God-
fearing couples long life.
Reflections on the PsalmReflections on the Psalm
 God-fearingGod-fearing couplescouples are entitled to receive manyare entitled to receive many
blessings.blessings.
 They will have abundance of food and children.They will have abundance of food and children.
 They will enjoy also the blessing of the city whereThey will enjoy also the blessing of the city where
they dwell.they dwell.
 How blessed is the nation where couples areHow blessed is the nation where couples are
responsible.responsible.
22ndnd
reading: Hereading: Hebbrews 2:9-11rews 2:9-11
9 He who "for a little while" was9 He who "for a little while" was made "lowermade "lower thanthan
the angels," that by the grace of God hethe angels," that by the grace of God he might tastemight taste
death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting that he, fordeath for everyone. 10 For it was fitting that he, for
whom and through whom all things exist, in bringingwhom and through whom all things exist, in bringing
many children to glory, should make the leader tomany children to glory, should make the leader to
their salvation perfecttheir salvation perfect through sufferingthrough suffering. 11 He who. 11 He who
consecrates and those who are being consecratedconsecrates and those who are being consecrated
all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed toall have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to
call them "brothers."call them "brothers."
The focus is on the humility of Jesus.
I. 1:5--2:18 The name superior to the angels (Eschatology)
II. 3:1--5:10 Jesus faithful and compassionate (Ecclesiology)
III. 5: 11--10:39 The central exposition (Sacrifice)
IV. 11:1--12: 13 Faith and endurance (Ecclesiological paraenesis)
V. 12: 14--13:19 The peaceful fruit of justice (Eschatology).
Textual Context of Hebrews 2:9-11Textual Context of Hebrews 2:9-11
(Vanhoye)(Vanhoye)
22ndnd
reading: Hebrews 2:9-11reading: Hebrews 2:9-11
9 He who "for a little while"9 He who "for a little while"
was made "lower than thewas made "lower than the
angels," that by the graceangels," that by the grace
of God he might tasteof God he might taste
death for everyone. 10death for everyone. 10
For it was fitting that he,For it was fitting that he,
for whom and throughfor whom and through
whom all things exist, inwhom all things exist, in
bringing many children tobringing many children to
glory, should make theglory, should make the
leader to their salvationleader to their salvation
perfect through suffering.perfect through suffering.
11 He who consecrates11 He who consecrates
and those who are beingand those who are being
consecrated all have oneconsecrated all have one
origin. Therefore, he isorigin. Therefore, he is
not ashamed to call themnot ashamed to call them
"brothers.""brothers."
CommentaryCommentary
 The text is a reflection on theThe text is a reflection on the
humilityhumility ofof JesusJesus..
 JesusJesus, though divine, was made, though divine, was made
lowly and experienced death. v.9lowly and experienced death. v.9
 Jesus,Jesus, for whom and throughfor whom and through
whom all things exist, suffered towhom all things exist, suffered to
make salvation perfect. v.10make salvation perfect. v.10
 JesusJesus is instrumental in bringingis instrumental in bringing
children to heaven. V.11children to heaven. V.11
– He consecrates…He consecrates…
– He call us “brothers.”He call us “brothers.”
 Jesus saves us in a difficultJesus saves us in a difficult
manner.manner.
Reflections on the 2nd
reading
 Jesus worked hard for our salvation.Jesus worked hard for our salvation.
 Our salvation consists in being brought to glory.Our salvation consists in being brought to glory.
 As believers, we should not take our salvation forAs believers, we should not take our salvation for
granted.granted.
 Jesus paid a high price for it.Jesus paid a high price for it.
 We should be appreciative of his willingness toWe should be appreciative of his willingness to
undergo all kinds of sufferings that we may go backundergo all kinds of sufferings that we may go back
to our origin.to our origin.
Gospel Reading: Mk 10:2-16Gospel Reading: Mk 10:2-16
 2 The Pharisees approached and asked, "Is it lawful for a2 The Pharisees approached and asked, "Is it lawful for a
husband tohusband to divorcedivorce his wife?" They were testing him. 3 Hehis wife?" They were testing him. 3 He
said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?" 4said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?" 4
They replied, "Moses permitted him to write a bill ofThey replied, "Moses permitted him to write a bill of
divorce and dismiss her." 5 But Jesus told them, "Becausedivorce and dismiss her." 5 But Jesus told them, "Because
of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you thisof the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this
commandment. 6 But from the beginning of creation, 'Godcommandment. 6 But from the beginning of creation, 'God
made them male and female. 7 For this reason a manmade them male and female. 7 For this reason a man
shall leave his father and mother (and be joined to hisshall leave his father and mother (and be joined to his
wife), 8 and the two shall become one flesh.' So they arewife), 8 and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are
no longer two but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God hasno longer two but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has
joined together, no human being must separate." 10 In thejoined together, no human being must separate." 10 In the
house the disciples again questioned him about this. 11house the disciples again questioned him about this. 11
He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marriesHe said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries
another commits adultery against her; 12 and if sheanother commits adultery against her; 12 and if she
divorces her husband and marries another, she commitsdivorces her husband and marries another, she commits
adultery."adultery."
Gospel Reading, con’t
 13 And people were bringing13 And people were bringing childrenchildren to him that heto him that he
might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14
When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said toWhen Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to
them, "Let the children come to me; do not preventthem, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent
them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such asthem, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as
these. 15 Amen, I say to you, whoever does not acceptthese. 15 Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept
the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." 16the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." 16
Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing hisThen he embraced them and blessed them, placing his
hands on them.hands on them.
Textual Context of Mark 10:2-16
Part I The Mystery of the Messiah: Revelation of Jesus' Person (1,14--8,30)
Three sections, each beginning with a summary of the activity of Jesus and a
narrative concerning the disciples and concluding with the adoption of an
attitude in regard to Jesus.
A. Jesus and the Crowds 1,14--3,6 (1,14f, 16-20; 3,60)
B. Jesus and his Own 3,7--6,6a (3,7-12.13-19; 6,1-6a)
C. Jesus, the Disciples and the Gentiles 6,6b- 8,30 (6,6b; 6,7-31; 8,27-30)
Conclusion and Transition 8,27-33
Confession of Peter
First Prophecy of the Passion
Correction of Peter
Part II The Mystery of the Son of Man: Revelation of Jesus' sufferings 8,31-
16,8
A. The Way of the Son of Man 8,31--10,52
Indicated by 3 announcements of the fate of the Son of Man and 3 instructions
on the lot of the disciples.
B. Jesus in Jerusalem 11,1--13,37
C. Passion and Resurrection 14,1--16,8
The Later Ending 16,9-20
Mk 9,33 They
came to
Capernaum.
Jesus was
teaching here.
Immediate Context (Mk 9)
of our Text
Transfiguration
First Prediction of the
Passion
Healing of a Boy with a
Demon
Second Prediction
Greatest in the Kingdom
Another exorcist
Causes of Sin
Mk 10
Marriage
Divorce
Blessing of Children
The Rich Man
Third Prediction
CommentaryCommentary
 The gospel text is divided into two parts:The gospel text is divided into two parts:
– Vv.2-12 On DivorceVv.2-12 On Divorce
– Vv.13-14 On ChildrenVv.13-14 On Children
 In the first partIn the first part, Jesus disapproves divorce, invoking, Jesus disapproves divorce, invoking
the text in Genesis (1the text in Genesis (1stst
reading).reading).
– Jesus adds that those who divorce and marry againJesus adds that those who divorce and marry again
commit adultery.commit adultery.
– A divorcee is not entitled to marry again.A divorcee is not entitled to marry again.
 The second part,The second part, Jesus shows tenderness to theJesus shows tenderness to the
children.children.
– Again taking the cue from last Sunday’s reading (childrenAgain taking the cue from last Sunday’s reading (children
= new converts, new comers), we should take these= new converts, new comers), we should take these
people seriously for to them belong the kingdom of God.people seriously for to them belong the kingdom of God.
– We must be childlike to enter the kingdom of God.We must be childlike to enter the kingdom of God.
Reflections on the gospel readingReflections on the gospel reading
 Jesus affirms the sanctity ofJesus affirms the sanctity of marriagemarriage. To do this, he. To do this, he
invokes the pre-Mosaic law in Genesisinvokes the pre-Mosaic law in Genesis (although Gen(although Gen
itself is Mosaic according to the Jews.)itself is Mosaic according to the Jews.)
 No human being has the right to separate what God hasNo human being has the right to separate what God has
joined together. No one should foil his plan injoined together. No one should foil his plan in marriagemarriage..
 Divorce or infidelity is a no-no to his followers. It defeatsDivorce or infidelity is a no-no to his followers. It defeats
the purpose of God.the purpose of God.
 Equally important in the gospel is how we treat childrenEqually important in the gospel is how we treat children
in our communities.in our communities.
 These are not useless members, nor are they liabilities.These are not useless members, nor are they liabilities.
 They represent the excited / fascinated group, eager toThey represent the excited / fascinated group, eager to
learn, to be nurtured and to discover other people.learn, to be nurtured and to discover other people.
 They qualify for the kingdom of God; they make usThey qualify for the kingdom of God; they make us
qualified to enter God’s kingdom.qualified to enter God’s kingdom.
Tying the 3 readings and the PsalmTying the 3 readings and the Psalm
 TheThe first readingfirst reading is aboutis about marriagemarriage, woman being, woman being
a helper to man.a helper to man.
 TheThe psalmpsalm praises God-fearing people (couples).praises God-fearing people (couples).
 TheThe second readingsecond reading talks about thetalks about the sacrificesacrifice ofof
Jesus for our salvation.Jesus for our salvation.
 TheThe gospel readinggospel reading affirms the sacredness ofaffirms the sacredness of
maritalmarital relationships and the importance ofrelationships and the importance of
childrenchildren..
The preacher may focus on Jesus’ teachings on marriage and
children.
How to develop your homily and
sharing
Begin by sharing your observations on married couplesBegin by sharing your observations on married couples
and their children.and their children. (+ and -)(+ and -)
+ happy to have intimate relationships+ happy to have intimate relationships
+ happy to have children+ happy to have children
- hard to maintain a family, if you have no job- hard to maintain a family, if you have no job
- hard to relate with the partner if he/she is insecure,- hard to relate with the partner if he/she is insecure,
emotionally unstable, busy always, always with theemotionally unstable, busy always, always with the
barkadabarkada (friends)(friends)
Then proceed to develop what God demands ofThen proceed to develop what God demands of
married couples based on the readings:married couples based on the readings:
 The husband and wife are meant to be together asThe husband and wife are meant to be together as
long as they live.long as they live.
 Married life is not just for procreation, but also forMarried life is not just for procreation, but also for
support in work.support in work.
 Refusing to work defeats the purpose of marriage.Refusing to work defeats the purpose of marriage.
(1(1stst
reading and gospel).reading and gospel).
 Like Christ, each one must humble himself/herselfLike Christ, each one must humble himself/herself
and serve / sacrifice for the otherand serve / sacrifice for the other (2(2ndnd
reading).reading).
How do we communicate Christ’s teachings in the midst ofHow do we communicate Christ’s teachings in the midst of
the challenges of married life and childcare?the challenges of married life and childcare?
 divorce, legal separations, marriage without wanting todivorce, legal separations, marriage without wanting to
have children, too many children, poverty, falsehave children, too many children, poverty, false
teachings on marriage, live in, failure to be intimate,teachings on marriage, live in, failure to be intimate,
wife / child battering, sexual abuse, low morals, STDs,wife / child battering, sexual abuse, low morals, STDs,
artificial contraceptives, abortion, etc…artificial contraceptives, abortion, etc…
 Introduction of non-traditional concepts of marriage /Introduction of non-traditional concepts of marriage /
parenthood: same sex marriage, single parenthood,parenthood: same sex marriage, single parenthood,
surrogate motherhood. (surrogate motherhood. (Cairo DocumentCairo Document))
Breakdown of family life = breakdown of faith.
 Christ’s teachings can be communicated through:Christ’s teachings can be communicated through:
– Pre-Cana conferencesPre-Cana conferences
– Papal encyclicalsPapal encyclicals (Familiaris consortio)(Familiaris consortio)
– Family codeFamily code
– Marriage counselingMarriage counseling
– Good teachings of the Family Life Movements,Good teachings of the Family Life Movements,
Couples for Christ, Pro-Life MovementsCouples for Christ, Pro-Life Movements
 No to anything that destroys family life and theNo to anything that destroys family life and the
well-being of children.well-being of children.
 No to contraceptive mentality.No to contraceptive mentality.
 In the eucharist, Jesus comes down to us to be
with us.
 In the eucharist, Jesus comes to strengthen us
in our difficulties in building our families and
nurturing our children.
 Our reception of the eucharist is a sign that we
conform to Christ’s teaching on marriage and
child rearing.
Our Context of Sin andOur Context of Sin and
GraceGrace
 Live in partnersLive in partners
 Separated husbandSeparated husband
and wifeand wife
 DivorceDivorce
 Abandoned childrenAbandoned children
 Child laborersChild laborers
 Child soldiersChild soldiers
 Wife batteringWife battering
 Civil marriageCivil marriage
 Jobless parentsJobless parents
 Family life movementsFamily life movements
 Proper child careProper child care
 Pro-life movementsPro-life movements
 Bantay BataBantay Bata
 CatechismCatechism
 Adult catechismAdult catechism
 Pre-Cana conferencesPre-Cana conferences
 Working parentsWorking parents
 Advocacies for childrenAdvocacies for children
Suggested SongsSuggested Songs
 Glory to God, newGlory to God, new
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV9SIPLUDFMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV9SIPLUDFM
 Let Me LiveLet Me Live
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxB3dcBMy6Uhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxB3dcBMy6U
 Wherever you go, by Norbert, OSBWherever you go, by Norbert, OSB
 God Is AliveGod Is Alive
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-Y7L0NocBUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-Y7L0NocBU

27th Sunday B

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    WelcoWelcomme to ourBible to our Bibl ee StudyStudy 2727thth Sunday in the Ordinary Time BSunday in the Ordinary Time B 4 October 20154 October 2015 In preparation for this Sunday’s liturgyIn preparation for this Sunday’s liturgy As aid in focusing our homilies and sharingAs aid in focusing our homilies and sharing Prepared by Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM
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    11stst reading: Genesis 2:18-24reading:Genesis 2:18-24  18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitablealone. I will make a suitable partnerpartner for him." 19 So the LORDfor him." 19 So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals andGod formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man tovarious birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called eachsee what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. 20 The man gave names to all theof them would be its name. 20 The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; butcattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be the suitablenone proved to be the suitable partnerpartner for the man. 21 So thefor the man. 21 So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he wasLORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its placeasleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman thewith flesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her torib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, 23 the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of mythe man, 23 the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,'bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken." 24 That is whyfor out of 'her man' this one has been taken." 24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, anda man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.the two of them become one flesh. The focus is on the relationship between husband and wife.
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    Textual Context ofGenesis 2:18- 24 Outline of Genesis 1-11: 1. Gen 1,1--2,4a The creation of the world 2. Gen 2,4b--3,24 The creation of man and woman and the expulsion from paradise 3. Gen 4,1-16 Cain and Abel 4. Gen 4,17-26 The Cainites 5. Gen 5,1-32 The succession of generations in the primeval period 6. Gen 6,1-4 The sons of the gods and the giants 7. Gen 6,5--8,22 The flood 8. Gen 9,1-17.28-29 Blessing and covenant 9. Gen 9,18-27 Noah and his sons 10. Gen 10,1-32 The table of the nations 11. Gen 11,1-9 The Tower of Babel 12. Gen 11,10-26 The Genealogy of Sem General Parts Part I Gen 1-11 Primitive History Part II Gen 12-50 Patriarchal History
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    11stst reading: Genesis 2:18-24reading:Genesis 2:18-24  18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitablemake a suitable partnerpartner for him."for him." 11stst attempt (failed)attempt (failed)  19 So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals19 So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to seeand various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of themwhat he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. 20 The man gave names to all the cattle, all thewould be its name. 20 The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be thebirds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be the suitablesuitable partnerpartner for the man.for the man. 22ndnd attempt (successful)attempt (successful)  21 So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he21 So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place withwas asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that heflesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, 23 thehad taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, 23 the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of myman said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this oneflesh; This one shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken." 24 That is why a man leaves his father and motherhas been taken." 24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh. A simple outline!
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    11stst reading: Genesis 2:18-24reading:Genesis 2:18-24  18 The LORD God said: "It is not good18 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make afor the man to be alone. I will make a suitablesuitable partnerpartner for him."for him." 11stst attempt (failed)attempt (failed)  19 So the LORD God formed out of the19 So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals andground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he broughtvarious birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he wouldthem to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man calledcall them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. 20each of them would be its name. 20 The man gave names to all the cattle,The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all the wildall the birds of the air, and all the wild animals; but none proved to be theanimals; but none proved to be the suitablesuitable partnerpartner for the man.for the man. 22ndnd attempt (successful)attempt (successful)  21 So the LORD God cast a deep21 So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he wassleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs andasleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 Theclosed up its place with flesh. 22 The LORD God then built up into a womanLORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man.the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, 23When he brought her to the man, 23 the man said: "This one, at last, is bonethe man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; Thisof my bones and flesh of my flesh; This one shall be called 'woman,' for out ofone shall be called 'woman,' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken.“24'her man' this one has been taken.“24 That is why a man leaves his fatherThat is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, andand mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.the two of them become one flesh. CommentaryCommentary  In v.18, God plans to make a partner for theIn v.18, God plans to make a partner for the man.man.  Vv.19-20 appear to be God’s failure inVv.19-20 appear to be God’s failure in providing a partner for the man, inproviding a partner for the man, in reference to v.18.reference to v.18.  In v.19, God brings all the animals to theIn v.19, God brings all the animals to the man to name them (as to have control overman to name them (as to have control over them).them).  V.20 says, “None is a suitable partner forV.20 says, “None is a suitable partner for him.”him.”  In v.21, God tries again, by putting him toIn v.21, God tries again, by putting him to deep sleep and taking out one of his ribs. (adeep sleep and taking out one of his ribs. (a figure of speech)figure of speech)  In v.22, God builds the woman andIn v.22, God builds the woman and introduces her to the man.introduces her to the man.  In v.23, the man recognizes her as his own,In v.23, the man recognizes her as his own, “bone of my bones, flesh of my flesh.”“bone of my bones, flesh of my flesh.” (They belong to each other.)(They belong to each other.)  V.24 explains the reason why in marriage aV.24 explains the reason why in marriage a man leaves his parents to be with his wife.man leaves his parents to be with his wife.  The husband and wife becomes one.The husband and wife becomes one.
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    Commentary, con’tCommentary, con’t Hebrew mentality recognizes the genders, male andHebrew mentality recognizes the genders, male and female.female.  The text tries to explain the origin of the maritalThe text tries to explain the origin of the marital relationship, although in the textual context, therelationship, although in the textual context, the relationship is created in view of workrelationship is created in view of work (to till and keep the(to till and keep the land).land).  Marital relationship must be seen as a partnershipMarital relationship must be seen as a partnership (helping each other).(helping each other).  Anyone entering into this relationship must beAnyone entering into this relationship must be prepared to workprepared to work (to be productive).(to be productive).  The man (male) must be responsible. The womanThe man (male) must be responsible. The woman (female) must help.(female) must help.  Both are expected to work together.Both are expected to work together.
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    Reflections on the1Reflections on the 1stst readingreading  Marriage is not just for companionship (andMarriage is not just for companionship (and procreation), but also for work.procreation), but also for work.  The man becomes independent from parents, toThe man becomes independent from parents, to work with his wife.work with his wife.  The wife must help her husband.The wife must help her husband.  The married man must stop fooling himself byThe married man must stop fooling himself by remaining dependent on his parents.remaining dependent on his parents.  Come on, man, be a man, not a boy or parasite!Come on, man, be a man, not a boy or parasite!
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    Resp. Ps 128:1-2,3, 4-5, 6Resp. Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6  R. (cf. 5)  May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.R. (cf. 5)  May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.  1 Blessed are you who fear the LORD,1 Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways!who walk in his ways! 2 For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;2 For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored.blessed shall you be, and favored.  3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home;in the recesses of your home; your children like olive plantsyour children like olive plants around your table.around your table.  4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD. 5 The LORD bless you from Zion:5 The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of Jerusalemmay you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.all the days of your life.  6 May you see your children's children.6 May you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel!Peace be upon Israel!
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    Resp. Ps 128:1-2,3,Resp. Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-54-5, 6, 6  R. (cf. 5)  May the Lord bless us all  the days of our lives.  1 Blessed are you who fear the  LORD, who walk in his ways! 2 For you shall eat the fruit of your  handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored.  3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful  vine in the recesses of your home; your children like olive plants around your table.  4 Behold, thus is the man blessed  who fears the LORD. 5 The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of  Jerusalem all the days of your life.  6 May you see your children's  children. Peace be upon Israel! Commentary  The psalmist compliments those who fear the Lord // walk in God’s ways. – They are blessed, favored.  It is a prayer of/for married people.  They are blessed; they shall eat of the fruit of their labor and be favored by God. Vv.1-2  V.3 gives additional benefits: – Your wife will be fruitful (bear many children) – You will have many children  V.4 repeats the theme of blessing in v.1.  In v.5, the psalmist wishes the holy man (woman) blessings from Zion/Jerusalem.  In v.6, the psalmist wishes the God- fearing couples long life.
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    Reflections on thePsalmReflections on the Psalm  God-fearingGod-fearing couplescouples are entitled to receive manyare entitled to receive many blessings.blessings.  They will have abundance of food and children.They will have abundance of food and children.  They will enjoy also the blessing of the city whereThey will enjoy also the blessing of the city where they dwell.they dwell.  How blessed is the nation where couples areHow blessed is the nation where couples are responsible.responsible.
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    22ndnd reading: Hereading: Hebbrews2:9-11rews 2:9-11 9 He who "for a little while" was9 He who "for a little while" was made "lowermade "lower thanthan the angels," that by the grace of God hethe angels," that by the grace of God he might tastemight taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting that he, fordeath for everyone. 10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringingwhom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader tomany children to glory, should make the leader to their salvation perfecttheir salvation perfect through sufferingthrough suffering. 11 He who. 11 He who consecrates and those who are being consecratedconsecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed toall have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them "brothers."call them "brothers." The focus is on the humility of Jesus.
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    I. 1:5--2:18 Thename superior to the angels (Eschatology) II. 3:1--5:10 Jesus faithful and compassionate (Ecclesiology) III. 5: 11--10:39 The central exposition (Sacrifice) IV. 11:1--12: 13 Faith and endurance (Ecclesiological paraenesis) V. 12: 14--13:19 The peaceful fruit of justice (Eschatology). Textual Context of Hebrews 2:9-11Textual Context of Hebrews 2:9-11 (Vanhoye)(Vanhoye)
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    22ndnd reading: Hebrews 2:9-11reading:Hebrews 2:9-11 9 He who "for a little while"9 He who "for a little while" was made "lower than thewas made "lower than the angels," that by the graceangels," that by the grace of God he might tasteof God he might taste death for everyone. 10death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting that he,For it was fitting that he, for whom and throughfor whom and through whom all things exist, inwhom all things exist, in bringing many children tobringing many children to glory, should make theglory, should make the leader to their salvationleader to their salvation perfect through suffering.perfect through suffering. 11 He who consecrates11 He who consecrates and those who are beingand those who are being consecrated all have oneconsecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he isorigin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call themnot ashamed to call them "brothers.""brothers." CommentaryCommentary  The text is a reflection on theThe text is a reflection on the humilityhumility ofof JesusJesus..  JesusJesus, though divine, was made, though divine, was made lowly and experienced death. v.9lowly and experienced death. v.9  Jesus,Jesus, for whom and throughfor whom and through whom all things exist, suffered towhom all things exist, suffered to make salvation perfect. v.10make salvation perfect. v.10  JesusJesus is instrumental in bringingis instrumental in bringing children to heaven. V.11children to heaven. V.11 – He consecrates…He consecrates… – He call us “brothers.”He call us “brothers.”  Jesus saves us in a difficultJesus saves us in a difficult manner.manner.
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    Reflections on the2nd reading  Jesus worked hard for our salvation.Jesus worked hard for our salvation.  Our salvation consists in being brought to glory.Our salvation consists in being brought to glory.  As believers, we should not take our salvation forAs believers, we should not take our salvation for granted.granted.  Jesus paid a high price for it.Jesus paid a high price for it.  We should be appreciative of his willingness toWe should be appreciative of his willingness to undergo all kinds of sufferings that we may go backundergo all kinds of sufferings that we may go back to our origin.to our origin.
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    Gospel Reading: Mk10:2-16Gospel Reading: Mk 10:2-16  2 The Pharisees approached and asked, "Is it lawful for a2 The Pharisees approached and asked, "Is it lawful for a husband tohusband to divorcedivorce his wife?" They were testing him. 3 Hehis wife?" They were testing him. 3 He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?" 4said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?" 4 They replied, "Moses permitted him to write a bill ofThey replied, "Moses permitted him to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her." 5 But Jesus told them, "Becausedivorce and dismiss her." 5 But Jesus told them, "Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you thisof the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. 6 But from the beginning of creation, 'Godcommandment. 6 But from the beginning of creation, 'God made them male and female. 7 For this reason a manmade them male and female. 7 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother (and be joined to hisshall leave his father and mother (and be joined to his wife), 8 and the two shall become one flesh.' So they arewife), 8 and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God hasno longer two but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." 10 In thejoined together, no human being must separate." 10 In the house the disciples again questioned him about this. 11house the disciples again questioned him about this. 11 He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marriesHe said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; 12 and if sheanother commits adultery against her; 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commitsdivorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."adultery."
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    Gospel Reading, con’t 13 And people were bringing13 And people were bringing childrenchildren to him that heto him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said toWhen Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not preventthem, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such asthem, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Amen, I say to you, whoever does not acceptthese. 15 Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." 16the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." 16 Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing hisThen he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.hands on them.
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    Textual Context ofMark 10:2-16 Part I The Mystery of the Messiah: Revelation of Jesus' Person (1,14--8,30) Three sections, each beginning with a summary of the activity of Jesus and a narrative concerning the disciples and concluding with the adoption of an attitude in regard to Jesus. A. Jesus and the Crowds 1,14--3,6 (1,14f, 16-20; 3,60) B. Jesus and his Own 3,7--6,6a (3,7-12.13-19; 6,1-6a) C. Jesus, the Disciples and the Gentiles 6,6b- 8,30 (6,6b; 6,7-31; 8,27-30) Conclusion and Transition 8,27-33 Confession of Peter First Prophecy of the Passion Correction of Peter Part II The Mystery of the Son of Man: Revelation of Jesus' sufferings 8,31- 16,8 A. The Way of the Son of Man 8,31--10,52 Indicated by 3 announcements of the fate of the Son of Man and 3 instructions on the lot of the disciples. B. Jesus in Jerusalem 11,1--13,37 C. Passion and Resurrection 14,1--16,8 The Later Ending 16,9-20
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    Mk 9,33 They cameto Capernaum. Jesus was teaching here. Immediate Context (Mk 9) of our Text Transfiguration First Prediction of the Passion Healing of a Boy with a Demon Second Prediction Greatest in the Kingdom Another exorcist Causes of Sin Mk 10 Marriage Divorce Blessing of Children The Rich Man Third Prediction
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    CommentaryCommentary  The gospeltext is divided into two parts:The gospel text is divided into two parts: – Vv.2-12 On DivorceVv.2-12 On Divorce – Vv.13-14 On ChildrenVv.13-14 On Children  In the first partIn the first part, Jesus disapproves divorce, invoking, Jesus disapproves divorce, invoking the text in Genesis (1the text in Genesis (1stst reading).reading). – Jesus adds that those who divorce and marry againJesus adds that those who divorce and marry again commit adultery.commit adultery. – A divorcee is not entitled to marry again.A divorcee is not entitled to marry again.  The second part,The second part, Jesus shows tenderness to theJesus shows tenderness to the children.children. – Again taking the cue from last Sunday’s reading (childrenAgain taking the cue from last Sunday’s reading (children = new converts, new comers), we should take these= new converts, new comers), we should take these people seriously for to them belong the kingdom of God.people seriously for to them belong the kingdom of God. – We must be childlike to enter the kingdom of God.We must be childlike to enter the kingdom of God.
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    Reflections on thegospel readingReflections on the gospel reading  Jesus affirms the sanctity ofJesus affirms the sanctity of marriagemarriage. To do this, he. To do this, he invokes the pre-Mosaic law in Genesisinvokes the pre-Mosaic law in Genesis (although Gen(although Gen itself is Mosaic according to the Jews.)itself is Mosaic according to the Jews.)  No human being has the right to separate what God hasNo human being has the right to separate what God has joined together. No one should foil his plan injoined together. No one should foil his plan in marriagemarriage..  Divorce or infidelity is a no-no to his followers. It defeatsDivorce or infidelity is a no-no to his followers. It defeats the purpose of God.the purpose of God.  Equally important in the gospel is how we treat childrenEqually important in the gospel is how we treat children in our communities.in our communities.  These are not useless members, nor are they liabilities.These are not useless members, nor are they liabilities.  They represent the excited / fascinated group, eager toThey represent the excited / fascinated group, eager to learn, to be nurtured and to discover other people.learn, to be nurtured and to discover other people.  They qualify for the kingdom of God; they make usThey qualify for the kingdom of God; they make us qualified to enter God’s kingdom.qualified to enter God’s kingdom.
  • 21.
    Tying the 3readings and the PsalmTying the 3 readings and the Psalm  TheThe first readingfirst reading is aboutis about marriagemarriage, woman being, woman being a helper to man.a helper to man.  TheThe psalmpsalm praises God-fearing people (couples).praises God-fearing people (couples).  TheThe second readingsecond reading talks about thetalks about the sacrificesacrifice ofof Jesus for our salvation.Jesus for our salvation.  TheThe gospel readinggospel reading affirms the sacredness ofaffirms the sacredness of maritalmarital relationships and the importance ofrelationships and the importance of childrenchildren.. The preacher may focus on Jesus’ teachings on marriage and children.
  • 22.
    How to developyour homily and sharing Begin by sharing your observations on married couplesBegin by sharing your observations on married couples and their children.and their children. (+ and -)(+ and -) + happy to have intimate relationships+ happy to have intimate relationships + happy to have children+ happy to have children - hard to maintain a family, if you have no job- hard to maintain a family, if you have no job - hard to relate with the partner if he/she is insecure,- hard to relate with the partner if he/she is insecure, emotionally unstable, busy always, always with theemotionally unstable, busy always, always with the barkadabarkada (friends)(friends)
  • 23.
    Then proceed todevelop what God demands ofThen proceed to develop what God demands of married couples based on the readings:married couples based on the readings:  The husband and wife are meant to be together asThe husband and wife are meant to be together as long as they live.long as they live.  Married life is not just for procreation, but also forMarried life is not just for procreation, but also for support in work.support in work.  Refusing to work defeats the purpose of marriage.Refusing to work defeats the purpose of marriage. (1(1stst reading and gospel).reading and gospel).  Like Christ, each one must humble himself/herselfLike Christ, each one must humble himself/herself and serve / sacrifice for the otherand serve / sacrifice for the other (2(2ndnd reading).reading).
  • 24.
    How do wecommunicate Christ’s teachings in the midst ofHow do we communicate Christ’s teachings in the midst of the challenges of married life and childcare?the challenges of married life and childcare?  divorce, legal separations, marriage without wanting todivorce, legal separations, marriage without wanting to have children, too many children, poverty, falsehave children, too many children, poverty, false teachings on marriage, live in, failure to be intimate,teachings on marriage, live in, failure to be intimate, wife / child battering, sexual abuse, low morals, STDs,wife / child battering, sexual abuse, low morals, STDs, artificial contraceptives, abortion, etc…artificial contraceptives, abortion, etc…  Introduction of non-traditional concepts of marriage /Introduction of non-traditional concepts of marriage / parenthood: same sex marriage, single parenthood,parenthood: same sex marriage, single parenthood, surrogate motherhood. (surrogate motherhood. (Cairo DocumentCairo Document)) Breakdown of family life = breakdown of faith.
  • 25.
     Christ’s teachingscan be communicated through:Christ’s teachings can be communicated through: – Pre-Cana conferencesPre-Cana conferences – Papal encyclicalsPapal encyclicals (Familiaris consortio)(Familiaris consortio) – Family codeFamily code – Marriage counselingMarriage counseling – Good teachings of the Family Life Movements,Good teachings of the Family Life Movements, Couples for Christ, Pro-Life MovementsCouples for Christ, Pro-Life Movements  No to anything that destroys family life and theNo to anything that destroys family life and the well-being of children.well-being of children.  No to contraceptive mentality.No to contraceptive mentality.
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     In theeucharist, Jesus comes down to us to be with us.  In the eucharist, Jesus comes to strengthen us in our difficulties in building our families and nurturing our children.  Our reception of the eucharist is a sign that we conform to Christ’s teaching on marriage and child rearing.
  • 27.
    Our Context ofSin andOur Context of Sin and GraceGrace  Live in partnersLive in partners  Separated husbandSeparated husband and wifeand wife  DivorceDivorce  Abandoned childrenAbandoned children  Child laborersChild laborers  Child soldiersChild soldiers  Wife batteringWife battering  Civil marriageCivil marriage  Jobless parentsJobless parents  Family life movementsFamily life movements  Proper child careProper child care  Pro-life movementsPro-life movements  Bantay BataBantay Bata  CatechismCatechism  Adult catechismAdult catechism  Pre-Cana conferencesPre-Cana conferences  Working parentsWorking parents  Advocacies for childrenAdvocacies for children
  • 28.
    Suggested SongsSuggested Songs Glory to God, newGlory to God, new – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV9SIPLUDFMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV9SIPLUDFM  Let Me LiveLet Me Live – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxB3dcBMy6Uhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxB3dcBMy6U  Wherever you go, by Norbert, OSBWherever you go, by Norbert, OSB  God Is AliveGod Is Alive – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-Y7L0NocBUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-Y7L0NocBU