Indeed, I wish everyone to be as I am, but each has a particular gift from God, one of one kind and one of another. (1 Corinthians 7:7 NABRE)
Marriage is a gift. In fact, in today's verse, Saint Paul describes marriage as a gift from God, using the same terminology he uses elsewhere to describe other gifts of the holy Spirit. By recognizing marriage as a gift of the Spirit, Paul teaches us that it is designed by God to sustain and encourage us to follow the promptings of the holy Spirit.
Taken from a beautiful yet challenging passage in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians (7:1-16), this verse captures the strength that a holy marriage can provide. The passage offers advice to the married, and is at center stage these days in the debates raging about marriage within the Church.
Today, I will pray for all married couples, that they may find a well of God's great strength in their relationship, healing where it is needed, and courage to accept God's call on their lives.
Servant of God Bernard of Quintavalle, first follower of Saint Francis, esteemed for your virtue and wisdom, pray for us.
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