My dear Parishioners and all Visitors,
In today's Gospel, Jesus addresses the lax way that marriage was viewed in the society of His times.
A man could divorce his wife for a trivial reason or no reason at all, while his wife had no such right. When Jesus spoke as he did, He was striking a blow for women by seeking to restore marriage to the position it ought to have.
In today's world, if we believe that marriage is a partnership for life, we may be sadly wide of the mark. Quite often the prevailing attitude is for a relationship to be " for the time being" ----an association that can be melted and remade as the mood changes.
The Catholic Church has not compromised in her stance on marriage, but she knows that not every relationship can grow in love and compassion.
As Catholics we are called to live out our commitment to a deeper love whatever our vocation in life.Let us pray for those of our family and friends who suffer the pain of marriage separation.
October is the month when we honour Mary , the Mother of God with devotions each Sunday at 3.p.m.
May God Bless each and everyone of you,
Father Joseph.
