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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Tobit 6:10-11; 7:1, 9-17; 8:4-9, Psalm 128:1-5, Mark 12:28-34
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GOD IN THE BEDROOM
"Tobiah arose from bed and said to his wife: 'My love, get up. Let us
pray.' " —Tobit 8:4
Look what happens when a married couple welcomes God into the bedroom.
They marry "for a noble purpose" (Tb 8:7), such as convincing the world
that Jesus loves the Church by reflecting God's love in their marriage
(Eph 5:25, 32). They pray together, lead holy lives, and pass godly faith
to the next generation.
You may think that what happens in your bedroom impacts only you and your
spouse. On the contrary, your "private" actions impact your children,
extended family, and the world. In fact, Jesus proclaims that your private
words and actions "in locked rooms will be proclaimed from the rooftops"
(Lk 12:3). Moreover, if God is evicted from your bedroom, Satan moves in
(see Lk 11:24-26). The work of the evil one is to destroy marriages and
families. Your private actions and attitudes of mistrust in God are
displayed publicly through unforgiveness, bitterness, mistrust of your
spouse, all of which sow the seeds of divorce.
Married couples, do you neglect to pray together? Have you practiced
artificial contraception, sterilization, or abortion? Is your marriage
honored in every way and your marriage bed still undefiled? (see Heb 13:4)
Repent of any lack of trust in God for your marriage. God's reputation is
at stake. The world is watching your marriage. Will the world decide by
observing your marriage that God is worthy of trust?
Prayer: Jesus, may all married couples accept you as Lord. Renew the face
of the earth through holy marriages (Ps 104:30).
Promise: "Your marriage to her has been decided in heaven!" —Tb 7:11
Praise: The Smiths pray the rosary in the car together and attend daily
Mass while on vacation.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June
1, 2009 through July 31, 2009
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, January 5, 2009
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