braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or dressing in fine clothes, Rejoice in the Lord always. Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, What gets in the way of thi... Want a good relationship? anticipate one another in showing honor. In the last major section Paul charges Timothy to a ministry of the word in the light of the dawning eschaton (3:1–4:8). And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, The language within the reading can pose pastoral challenges. It is a love that is offered and given for another, or as the author states, “be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ” (vs. 21). exercise hospitality. to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, The word of the Lord. Do not conform yourselves to this age They are not expected to give their lives for the whole world, but they are to offer their lives for their spouse, the one they love. When this reading is proclaimed before an assembly gathered for a wedding, all will know the immorality referenced in the opening phrase is sexual in nature. weep with those who weep. The word of the Lord. The overabundance of joy in heaven at the union of the faithful with Christ is similar to the joy of a Christian husband and wife. of a great multitude in heaven, saying: ... Stations of the Cross for Marriages and Families. I, a prisoner for the Lord, It must also involve real actions. Just as bodily actions can cause harm to others and tear down God’s kingdom, so too can they be used to glorify God (vs. 20). Let love be sincere; He did not spare his own Son At a wedding, one would think of the bride’s dress. 3211 4th Street, N.E., Washington DC 20017-1194, (202) 541-3000. Rather, we love only because God has loved us first. This reading is mystical in nature and might not easily appeal to the wedding couple and their gathered friends. if one has a grievance against another; Gospel Readings. Long Form: A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians 5:2a, 21-33. May 3-1-9, E. May 5-0-10, Heavin 1-0-2, Wilson-Webber 1-1-3, Totals 17-8-46. Love one another, not because of anything we have done or felt or experienced. Do not conform yourselves to this age so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Sharing in the sufferings and hardships of others is a virtue. The community appears to have lost some of the vision of Gospel living. Then the God of peace will be with you. one Lord, one faith, one baptism; they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct Tools Col 3:17 For Christ did not please himself. Yes. Omit the words in bolded brackets [ ] for the short form of this reading. The perfection of these attributes will be love. So also husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. My soul is deprived of peace,     I have forgotten what happiness is;I tell myself my future is lost,     all that I hoped for from the LORD.The thought of my homeless poverty     is wormwood and gall;Remembering it over and over     leaves my soul downcast within me.But I will call this to mind,     as my reason to have hope: The favors of the LORD Married couples constitute the domestic church. Henson holds a licentiate in sacred theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. it does not seek its own interests, And in the Sacrament of Matrimony itself, the spouses minister the sacrament to each other and an indissoluble covenant is brought about. This passage certainly reinforces that social consciousness. as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast of the dead in view;     for if he were not expecting the fallen just as Christ is head of the Church, We open our hearts to receive the word of Christ when the scriptures are proclaimed at Mass, and we give thanks at the altar of the Lord. Rejoice in hope, And you will do so with the incredible wisdom, strength, and professionalism you have shown us since you started.” This year, all 158 graduating UCSF School of Medicine students matched to clinical training, internship, or residency programs at hospitals. He begins with an explicit prediction of godlessness in the last days (3:1-9), thus bridging the previous section (Timothy’s faithfulness in the light of the false teachers, 2:21-26). He refers to the Risen Lord (vs. 14) because the resurrected body of Jesus is radiant and glorifies God – an image of what our bodies can be. and the way we know that he remains in us or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? be fervent in spirit, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit This might be the wiser option, especially if the person preaching does not intend to elaborate on this particular scriptural image. There are 14 options from the New Testament for the second reading at a Nuptial Mass. and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; Brothers and sisters: as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. even as Christ does the Church, Ponder the ways your spouse has laid his or her life down for you in the past. is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, Sacraments are an encounter with and a participation in the life of Christ Jesus. Daily Bible Reading Plans x Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Reference is made to a bright, clean garment. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, I have been a nurse since 1997. are not exhausted,     his mercies are not spent;They are renewed each morning,     so great is his faithfulness.My portion is the LORD, so wives should be subordinate to their husbands in everything. Christian sacramental marriage intends to show the world the kind of unity that God has with his people. Who will condemn? Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. utter destruction.But they are in peace.For if before men, indeed they be punished,     yet is their hope full of he himself the savior of the body. Those who resist the societal expectations of an extravagant wedding celebration and those who do not have abundant financial resources will find themselves at home with this passage. a. Have the same regard for one another; A reading from the Book of Wisdom. Generous hospitality can lead to encounters with divine realities. Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ. hate what is evil, For no one hates his own flesh Deepen your understanding of God's heart for justice with this free 7-day devotional series! We use phrases like, “we agree to disagree;” “we respect one another;” or “we tolerate the things we don’t like.” Some married couples find that these phrases can balance the differences in their relationship. The author gives an extended meditation on the second creation story and quotes it directly (Genesis 2:18-24, 2nd Old Testament option). A reading from the Book of Revelation 19:1, 5-9a. who also is at the right hand of God, Married couples are called to truly become one: one home, one family, one flesh, one heart, one mind. Short Form: A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians 5:2a, 25-32. These short examples illustrate how the Lord lovingly sustains with us. Wives should be subordinate to their husbands as to the Lord. endure in affliction, Words worth meditating on for all couples - not just the engaged. The passage uses different verbs–to be subordinate, and to love–to describe the actions of wives and husbands, but the intent is the same. Likewise, you husbands should live with your wives in understanding, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, Commentary God has commanded us to believe in Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit will help us to know when we have kept God’s commands. However, St. Paul calls for a particular expression of harmony, based on an imitating of Christ. The Apostle suggests that those who follow Christ are to offer their bodies as living sacrifices. The biblical image of love is not an emotion or feeling, but here, it is the glue and the motivator for each person to pursue a more Christ-like way of life. [In the time of their visitation they shall shine,     and shall dart about as sparks Both are to mutually give of themselves and freely love the other all for the sake and unity of their family. The book of Revelations is also referred to as apocalypse, which was an ancient writing genre. The reading also foretells what happens when love is absent. No one has ever seen God. Husbands, love your wives, for you also are in the body. attainment of old age.He who pleased God was loved;     he who lived among sinners was Yet couples who pray with this passage might trade in their initial objections for a spirited embrace of the vision of marriage offered here. No hardship from the heavens or from earth, from creatures, rulers, or angels can destroy their marriage bond. Caught up in the stress of wedding planning? A reading from the second Book of Maccabees. The bulk of the reading is directed toward wives. Brothers and sisters: The Sacrament of Marriage gives many graces to the couple, especially when routine sets in and difficulties come; these graces help married couples joyfully live out their vocation. behold him;And from my flesh I shall see God;     my inmost being is consumed with This summary of the book of 1 Chronicles provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 1 Chronicles. If possible, on your part, live at peace with all. says my soul;     therefore will I hope in him. At the heart of the wedding liturgy is the vows, during which the couple will say, “I promise to be true to you.” Traditionally this has referred to sexual fidelity, yet it can include a wider range of truth. [6:1–2] Wis 1:1; Ps 2:10; Sir 33:19; Mi 3:1, 9. b. Couples who have had struggles in their lives might be drawn to this passage. Let us rejoice and be glad Marrying someone of another faith? A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter 3:1-9. even as Christ loved the Church Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; that you may discern what is the will of God, He is addressing many concerns within Corinth’s Christian community and is seeking to strengthen their overall unity. Christ has accepted and even welcomed us with all our shortcomings and faults. if there is any excellence persevere in prayer. The word of the Lord. without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, Rather it upholds the supernatural beauty hidden in the human body. The Blessing of “Unanswered Prayers”: An Adoption Story, Lenten Resolutions for Married Couples, Inspired by Pope Francis. The apostle Paul writes some of his most extensive thoughts to the Corinthians. account. Can Dating Websites Help You Find a Spouse? Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, It challenges the couple to resist the temptation to play the blame game, “Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult.” It calls them to a higher way of relating, by striving to be a blessing for one another. In other words, love is not dependent upon us or our capabilities. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. the innocent mind.Having become perfect in a short while,     he reached the fullness of a long This setting is useful for using the oremus Bible Browser in a dark setting, for example at a nighttime service in a … but in deed and truth. we also must love one another. USCCB assumes no responsibility for these websites, their content, or their sponsoring organizations. We encourage you to spend time in prayer with your fiancé/e to choose the reading which best speaks to your hopes and dreams for your Christian marriage. Couples will bring their doubts and worries with them to the wedding celebration. You wives should be subordinate to your husbands so that, The lives of the Christian believers are to look different, and they are to embrace a new way of living in the world because of the beliefs they hold. be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all. in keeping with Christ Jesus, Ultimately, this unity Is held in place and strengthened by God Himself. has saved us!". In the first part of this reading, St. Paul gives some attributes necessary to live out in married life: humility, gentleness, patience, unity, and charity. holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. I shall say it again: rejoice! loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. foolish to pray for them in death.But if he did this with a view to the splendid reward     that awaits those who had gone to For no one hates his own flesh Brothers and sisters: be fervent in spirit, Let marriage be honored among all Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. The passage describes a love that is sincere. expressed in the imperishable beauty Dating & Engaged, Planning a Catholic Wedding, Scripture, Wedding Liturgy / Nuptial Mass, Wedding Readings. Their society was strongly patriarchal, and they feared that strange, new religions would cause revolts. Now this is how we shall know that we belong to the truth think about these things. In this is love: Live in love, as Christ loved us The loving couple will seek to allow their love to go beyond themselves to friends, family, and even strangers. and reassure our hearts before him In 2 Timothy 3, Paul has been describing to Timothy the difficult times of the last days (3:1-9). The word of the Lord. through him who loved us. nor present things, nor future things, because we are members of his Body. hate what is evil, or the sound of rushing water or mighty peals of thunder, A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 15:1b-3a, 5-7, 13. and the wife should respect her husband. awake;Some shall live forever,     others shall be an everlasting The Romans were nervous of outside religions like Christianity. Christ’s actions of suffering, dying, and rising make all the difference in the world, even to husbands and wives. “Just Wait”: A Letter from a Newlywed Couple. But this unity does not cancel out individual personality. 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