Lectio Reflection - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mark 10:2-16
Summary
TLDRThe video reflects on the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, focusing on Jesus' teaching on marriage, divorce, and the importance of faith. Jesus emphasizes the sacredness of marriage, stating that what God unites, no one should divide. He also highlights that divorce leads to adultery. The discourse then shifts to the importance of welcoming the Kingdom of God with the simplicity of a child. The reflection encourages listeners to engage with faith, extend understanding and kindness, and apply biblical truths to their daily lives.
Takeaways
- 🙏 Jesus reflects on marriage as a sacred union created by God and emphasizes its importance.
- 💔 Jesus teaches that divorce was allowed due to human stubbornness but reinforces that marriage is meant to be an unbreakable bond.
- 📜 The Pharisees question Jesus about divorce, testing him with Mosaic law, but Jesus responds by explaining the original intent of marriage.
- 📝 Jesus introduces a new teaching that remarrying after divorce is akin to committing adultery.
- 👶 Jesus highlights the importance of welcoming the kingdom of God with the simplicity and openness of a child.
- 🚸 Jesus becomes indignant when the disciples try to turn away children, insisting that they should be embraced.
- 📖 Jesus connects the conversation on divorce with teachings from the book of Genesis, emphasizing that humanity is created in God's image.
- 👨👩👧👦 The theme of belonging and unity in marriage is underscored, with Jesus asserting that man and woman become 'one body' in marriage.
- 🤔 The conversation between Jesus and the Pharisees illustrates how Jesus often interpreted the law with deeper, spiritual meaning.
- 🌱 The script invites reflection on the role of faith and acceptance, encouraging a childlike openness in our spiritual lives and relationships.
Q & A
What is the main topic of discussion in this reflection?
-The reflection focuses on the Gospel of the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B), specifically addressing Jesus' teaching on divorce and the importance of receiving the kingdom of God like a child.
What question do the Pharisees ask Jesus, and why?
-The Pharisees ask Jesus, 'Is it against the law for a man to divorce his wife?' They were trying to test him by challenging his interpretation of the law on divorce.
How does Jesus respond to the Pharisees' question about divorce?
-Jesus responds by pointing out that Moses allowed divorce due to the hardness of people's hearts, but from the beginning, God intended for marriage to be a permanent union. He emphasizes that what God has united, man must not divide.
What does Jesus say about remarriage after divorce?
-Jesus teaches that if a man divorces his wife and marries another, he commits adultery, and the same applies to a woman who divorces her husband and remarries.
What is the significance of Jesus welcoming little children in this Gospel passage?
-Jesus emphasizes that the kingdom of God belongs to those who receive it like a little child, with simplicity and openness. He teaches that anyone who does not welcome the kingdom with this childlike attitude will not enter it.
What is the broader context of this Gospel passage in Mark's narrative?
-This passage occurs during Jesus' journey to Jerusalem after Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. Jesus is teaching his disciples about the deeper meaning of discipleship, including his views on marriage and humility.
How does Jesus contrast his teaching with the law of Moses?
-Jesus contrasts his teaching by highlighting that Moses allowed divorce because of the people's unteachability, but Jesus points to God's original plan for marriage, which is a permanent and sacred union.
Why is Jesus' teaching on divorce considered controversial?
-Jesus' teaching on divorce was controversial because it contradicted the common practice and understanding of the law at the time, which permitted divorce. His stricter interpretation of marriage as indissoluble was shocking to both the Pharisees and society.
What lesson does Jesus' interaction with children offer to his disciples?
-Jesus' interaction with the children serves as a lesson to his disciples, teaching them to welcome people with the same openness and humility as children and to serve even those considered the least in society.
What personal reflections do the speakers in the transcript share about the Gospel reading?
-The speakers reflect on the challenge of Jesus' teaching in today's society, the importance of childlike faith, and how Jesus' message about marriage and belonging to one another invites deeper reflection on how we relate to others and apply these principles in our lives.
Outlines
🙏 Reflection on the Gospel of the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This paragraph introduces the reflection on the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. The text begins with Jesus teaching in Judea, where Pharisees ask him about the legality of divorce. Jesus responds by referring to Moses' commandment, explaining that it was due to the people's hardness of heart. He emphasizes the sanctity of marriage, saying that from creation, God made man and woman to be one body, and what God unites, no one should separate. Jesus' disciples later ask him about this teaching, and he clarifies that divorcing and remarrying is equivalent to committing adultery. The text also introduces the episode where people bring children to Jesus, and he blesses them, reinforcing the value of childlike faith in entering the Kingdom of God.
👶 Simplicity of Children and Approach to the Kingdom of God
This paragraph emphasizes the importance of approaching the Kingdom of God with the simplicity and receptivity of children. Jesus' gesture of embracing children teaches his disciples how to receive others. The text notes that this is the second time in the Gospel of Mark that Jesus speaks about children, highlighting their humility and vulnerability. It contrasts modern adult complexities with the childlike acceptance that Jesus advocates, where mystery is embraced rather than questioned. This section underlines the deep connection between humility, innocence, and entry into the Kingdom of God.
💡 Jesus' Interpretation of the Law on Divorce
In this section, the script explores Jesus' approach to interpreting the law concerning divorce. It highlights how Jesus contrasts the Pharisees' legalistic understanding with his deeper spiritual interpretation. While the Pharisees quoted Moses’ allowance for divorce, Jesus pointed to Genesis, stressing that marriage is a divine union created by God. The text explains that Jesus introduces a new principle—remarrying after divorce constitutes adultery, a teaching that was as challenging in his time as it is today. The teaching is linked to the overarching theme of compassion and the integrity of relationships in light of God's design.
📜 Faith and the Place of Children in the Kingdom
This paragraph returns to the significance of children in Jesus’ teachings, using it as an analogy for faith. It emphasizes that a childlike attitude is necessary to welcome the Kingdom of God. The contributors reflect on how adults tend to overcomplicate faith with intellectualism, while children naturally embrace mystery. The paragraph closes with personal reflections, discussing how this teaching applies to the speaker's role in Catholic education and how they strive to welcome children and nurture their spiritual growth without overwhelming them.
🕊️ Unity, Image of God, and Humility
This section reflects on the deeper theological principles in Jesus’ teachings, particularly the notion that humans are created in the image of God. The speaker connects this idea with the importance of unity in relationships, emphasizing the value of belonging to one another and avoiding judgment. The focus shifts to how this concept influences the speaker's engagement with others, highlighting the importance of humility, acceptance, and love in human relationships.
📖 Applying the Scripture to Our Lives
This paragraph emphasizes that the process of reading scripture involves not just understanding the text but applying its truth to one's life. It encourages readers to reflect on how the teachings resonate with them personally and invites them to consider ways they can embody these lessons in their daily actions. The act of integrating scripture into life is presented as the completion of the reading process.
🙏 Prayer and Reflection on the Gospel
This concluding paragraph invites listeners to pray for the strength, courage, and patience to implement the decisions they've made in response to the Gospel reflection. It quotes a prayer from the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, asking for God's mercy and guidance. The script ends with an encouragement to join again next week for another reflection, emphasizing the role of prayer in reinforcing one's faith and spiritual journey.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Divorce
💡Marriage
💡Pharisees
💡Law of Moses
💡Children
💡Kingdom of God
💡Adultery
💡Discipleship
💡Genesis
💡Faith
Highlights
Jesus discusses the Pharisees' question on divorce and the interpretation of the Mosaic law.
Jesus emphasizes that marriage was created by God and is a union that should not be divided.
Jesus responds to the Pharisees' attempt to test him by referring to God's original intent for marriage from Genesis.
Jesus introduces a new interpretation of the law, stressing the permanence of marriage and equating divorce and remarriage to adultery.
Jesus highlights the importance of receiving the kingdom of God with the simplicity and receptivity of a child.
The story shows that Jesus places great value on children and uses them as an example for how to approach God’s kingdom.
The disciples turn away people bringing children to Jesus, but Jesus rebukes them and welcomes the children.
Jesus' teaching challenges societal norms both in his time and in modern contexts, particularly on controversial topics like divorce.
Jesus references Genesis, emphasizing the creation of male and female and their union in marriage.
The discussion brings attention to the broader theme of faith and how it is necessary to approach God with childlike simplicity.
The gospel reading emphasizes the contrast between intellectual legalism and the faith-driven approach Jesus advocates.
Jesus’ response to the Pharisees underscores his role as the authoritative teacher who interprets the law differently from traditional views.
The focus on children serves as a lesson for the disciples on how they should receive those who respond to their preaching.
The passage connects the themes of community and belonging, suggesting that we are all created in the image of God and should reflect this in our relationships.
The reading encourages listeners to apply the truths of the gospel to their daily lives, transforming faith into practical action.
Transcripts
welcome to the Center for Christian
spirituality and thank you for joining
us again today we are reflecting on the
gospel of the 27th Sunday ordinary of
the ordinary time year be and vite you
now to listen to the text leaving there
he came to the district of Judea and the
far side of the Jordan and again crowds
gathered round him and again he taught
them as his custom was some Pharisees
approached him and asked is it against
the law for a man to divorce his wife
they were testing him he answered them
what did Moses command you Moses allowed
us they said to draw up a writ of
dismissal and so to divorce then jesus
said to them it was because you were so
unteachable that he wrote this
commandment for you but from the
beginning of creation God made them male
and female that is why a man must leave
father and mother and the two become one
body they are no longer two therefore
but one body so then what God has United
man must not divide back in the house
the disciples questioned him again about
this and he said to them the man who
divorces his wife and marries another is
guilty of adultery against her and if a
woman divorces her husband and marries
another she is guilty of adultery two
people were bringing little children to
him for him to touch them
the disciples turned them away but when
Jesus saw this he was indignant and said
to them let the little children come to
me do not stop them for it is to such as
these
does the kingdom of God belongs I tell
you solemnly anyone who does not welcome
the kingdom of God like a little child
will never enter it then he put his arms
around him laid his hands
them and gave them his blessing just to
put the gospel in context we are now in
Robert what is called the journey to
Jerusalem after Peter has confessed that
Jesus is the Christ Jesus is now
teaching his disciples what that
actually means and this journey has in
it three predictions of the passion and
there's an order there that the
prediction of the patient is given the
disciples misunderstand and then Jesus
speaks to them about discipleship the
texts that we have here is after the
second prophecy of the passion where
Jesus unfolds more issues about what it
means to be his disciple and the first
question there is raised by the
Pharisees is it lawful for a man to
divorce his wife
in typical rabbinic argument jesus
answered their question with the
question what does Moses say and what
does the law say and they tell me what
the law says and then he responds and I
think the important thing about this
text before we actually get to the
divorce is the positive aspect of
marriage that did hit this has that
married is something that was created by
God it is a union that is to be greatly
respected and is from that that he draws
the conclusion it's likely that his
attitude of no divorce was not because
he would have preached it and that the
Pharisees in question him are trying to
bring out what they consider to be
contrary to the normal understanding of
the law and Jesus actually interprets
the law differently it's a bit like in
Matthew where Jesus says the law says
this but I say to you in other words
Jesus is becoming the authoritative
teacher of the Lord and he introduces a
new idea the idea of a doctrine that
previously if this Rick was given the
world wind would go off and marry it
and the man could marry again but now
he's suggesting a new principle that the
two cannot go off again that if they do
go off again then they are committing
adultery which is also in the law that
had not been apply in this way
so there's clear evidence that Jesus was
against divorce in Matthew we find an
accepted because of pineapple nya and
we're not quite sure what benaiah was
but clearly there was teaching over this
issue in the early church just as their
attention over this issue in our church
today the second aspect is not really
related to that but is to do with how to
approach the kingdom and his approach
the kingdom with the simplicity and the
receptivity that we find in children
that that is the way we are to relate
after the one who has come from the
Father and Jesus Jesus gesture of taking
the children in his bones
it's really a lesson to the disciples of
how they are to to receive those who
come to them in response to their
preaching this is the second time that
mark has talked about children the first
time was when he said that they were to
be the service of all and the servants
of children even who had the lowest
state in society so that that's the
context I think in which we were
thinking of it I'm so glad David
explained that grunting I was trying to
make a connection between the two and
thinking I'm really missing the point
here but I would like to just very
briefly comment what struck me about the
second one where he almost reused the
decided to say no no
those little one come to me and I think
being in education in our modern society
we think you have to be an expert we
think you have to be fully qualified and
but what are you saying there is unless
you have the attitude of a child yeah
you won't be able to access it so it's a
good reminder it's that and you do see
it in young children they they're very
happy to sit with the mystery of things
they don't need things explained away
it's the adults who even in the first
expression testy had to catch it
where is he saying it's the mystery of
the childhood sit it's beautiful I was
intrigued by the fact that they wouldn't
ask Jesus this question and I don't
think they knew the audience who they
were asking because Jesus came from a
situation where his father Joseph
contemplated divorce because of married
name recognition would have had a right
to that a right to that too the other
interesting thing I thought was the way
then Jesus responded by going back into
their own tradition and taking out a
couple of quotations from Genesis you
know the the importance or the
recognition that is not good for us to
be alone so there's something in that
relationship and our belonging to one
another exemplify two in the fact that
he he uses that from Genesis where it
says that all of us male and female are
created in the image and likeness of God
and I just thought they were two
beautiful ways to connect a teaching to
the question that was asked that is
complemented by the place of children in
that that unless we become like this
then we're missing or we're missing it
all that because of these legal are kind
of arguments and I think whereas the
Pharisees quoted the law Jesus
interprets the law that's ruled up with
authority that's right the only other
thing I just say David in Virginia is
that that's not an easy teaching in the
context of our society
and particularly with the recent no
we're not going to go there but I just
think it's it's just one of those things
that is confronting for us today but in
some ways it was as controversial in the
a charmed as it is today in a sense
though the Society of Jesus would have
agreed generally in with divorce based
on the law hmm
so it was just as shocking a teaching if
I can put it that way yes very well we
invite you now to look at the text just
see what it is that you draw out of the
text after you you've read it in order
and reflected on it
we invite you now to listen to the
reading again some Pharisees approached
him and asked is it against the law for
a man to divorce his wife they were
testing him he answered them what did
Moses command you Moses allowed us they
said to draw up a writ of dismissal and
so to divorce then jesus said to them it
was because you were so unteachable that
he wrote this commandment for you but
from the beginning of creation God made
them male and female this is why a man
must leave father and mother and the two
become one body they are no longer two
therefore but one body
so then what God has United man must not
divide back in the house the disciples
questioned him again about this and he
said to them the man who divorces his
wife and marries another is guilty of
adultery against her and if a woman
divorces her husband and marries another
she is guilty of adultery two people
were bringing little children to him for
him to touch them and the disciples turn
them away but when Jesus saw this he
said he was indignant and said to them
let the little children come to me do
not stop them for it is such as these
that the kingdom of God belongs
I tell you solemnly anyone who does not
welcome the kingdom of God like a little
child will never enter it then he put
his arms around them laid his hands on
them and gave them his blessing
thinking of what to do it occurred to me
that there are so much thinking about
things today and sometimes that sort of
obscures the necessity of faith but
basically I think what's being said
there that there's a certain acceptance
that needs to be a part of our faith and
while theology and research and
understanding our own important
sometimes we can get so caught up with
that that we forget that underlying
commitment of faith that all of this is
faith seeking understanding and so I
think just in my own work which often
does require intellectual things that I
just might reflect on those words of
faith seeing understanding and it's the
faith it needs to be the the basing and
foundation of what I'm doing and for me
it was resonating with the little
children being involved in Catholic
education I have to keep asking myself
are we extending hands of welcome to the
little children and letting them grow
gently quietly in the way they do as a
child and not to overpower them with
things beyond their understanding but to
embrace them it was the two things that
came from Jesus in going back to the
book of Genesis that sit with me that
the important that the fact that we
belong to one another first of all and
that we are all created in the image and
the likeness of God and perhaps what
does that mean for me in terms of the
way in which I relate and perhaps the
judgments that I'm prone to to to make
to in terms of others
so is this able to temper the way in
which I engage with others and think
about others
thank you the process of reading the
scriptures and it is a process it begins
with the truth that is in the text and
it concludes when that truth has become
a part of our life so invite you now to
look at the text again and to draw from
it something that you can apply to your
life in other words we haven't completed
our reading until we have applied it to
our life
welcome back we would invite you now
just to spend a moment in pray without
me you can do nothing says the law and
cinhal says I can do all things in him
who strengthens me so those are ask the
Lord to give us the strength and the
courage and the patience to to actually
implement the decision that we have made
thank you again for being with us we
hope you will join us again next week
and as we conclude we will just read
from the prayer of the 27th Sunday of
ordinary time and year be almighty
everliving God who in the abundance of
your kindness surpassed the merits and
the desires of those who entreat you
pour out your mercy upon us to pardon
what conscience dreads and to give what
prayer does not dare to ask through
Christ our Lord
you
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