Episode 38: In God's Original Plan... | The Word of the Lord with Fr. Rector

Fr. Rector reflects on the Gospel [Mark 10.2-16] on this Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. He mentioned: “God’s original intention was that men and women would become one flesh in marriage; And that in God’s design, man and woman live together in unity, in companionship, in partnership and not be separated. That is God’s original plan for man and woman whom he created.” Toward the end, he mentioned: “God intended for women and men to be joined together in marriage. And among the purposes of marriage is the raising of children. By welcoming children and fostering their relationship with God, parents and families bear witness to the Kingdom of God.”
Gerald and Lynn Loehndorf, shared what struck them in the Gospel. Lynn mentioned, “The fact that Jesus was trying to get us to understand that if we have hearts and minds like little children and worked together with each other that divorce would not be even anything of whatever happened; but the constant working together with him, with us in our marriage.”
Gerald mentioned, “Jesus was trying to tell us that we have to remain faithful to our spouse and for those people who are not faithful to their spouses, they cannot get married again because they will be committing adultery…”
Gerald and Lynn had been married for 61 years now. They shared joys and challenges in their married life. When asked of their advice for those who are preparing to get married and are already married, they each mentioned: (1) To be honest with each other; (2) To talk and know that you both have expectations in life and goals; (3) To accept the other person as they are; (4) They should be willing to forgive and forget; (5) Be willing to listen to what the other has to say; (6) Learn to laugh and love each other; (7) Tell each other daily, communicate many times that you love each other.
Watch and listen! Be inspired from the reflection and sharing of Gerald and Lynn Loehndorf!

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