MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 13 JUNE
June 13, 2025
FEAST OF SAINT METHODIUS I OF CONSTANTINOPLE – 14, JUNE
June 14, 2025
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING
13 JUNE, 2025
Matthew 5:27-32
Jesus said to his disciples, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that every one who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD!
REFLECTION
Today, Jesus reminds us about the importance of marriage. He abolishes the Jewish law that says a man could give his wife a divorce easily. The institution of marriage is under attack in our society today. The idea of responsibility and commitment in making a marriage work has been overlooked by some. However, there are also cases of abuses. Couples today talk about irreconcilable differences. We must remember that “what God has joined together, let no one put asunder.” Couples are therefore encouraged to always reconcile with each other.
PRAYER
In the name of Jesus, I come before thy throne of grace, seeking your divine guidance and direction concerning my life this day. Give me the courage to trust you and to follow the path of faith and righteousness as you take the lead as my shepherd. Lord Jesus my shepherd, as I walk in this journey of life, be my Rock and Fortress, show me favour and guide me in my entire affairs, even in the midst of storm let your hand hold me firm to yourself preserve me in my going out and my coming in, O Angels and Saints of God grant me your fraternal assistance that I may persevere in following the footsteps of Jesus our Lord and Shepherd both now and forever Amen
