The last blog post I did on divorce triggered emotions ranging from supportive to downright mean. I have to tell you, the hateful words of one woman were a blessing in disguise. Not only did it make my skin a little thicker, but it was confirmation there is much work to be done in the world.
Fridays Gospel (Mark 10:1-12) appears a little harsh to those of us divorced. But, we must trust Sacred Scripture not ignoring one passage because it makes us uncomfortable. Seek to understand:
Jesus came into the district of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds gathered around him and, as was his custom, he again taught them. The Pharisees approached him and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied, “Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her.” But Jesus told them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
In the booklet Heaven Speaks About Divorce, Jesus asks us to trust the process:
Fridays Gospel (Mark 10:1-12) appears a little harsh to those of us divorced. But, we must trust Sacred Scripture not ignoring one passage because it makes us uncomfortable. Seek to understand:
Jesus came into the district of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds gathered around him and, as was his custom, he again taught them. The Pharisees approached him and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied, “Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her.” But Jesus told them, “Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
In the booklet Heaven Speaks About Divorce, Jesus asks us to trust the process:
"I am speaking to you today in general terms, understanding that there are times when a union cannot be preserved. I do not sanction violence of any kind by one party against another. This is not from heaven and heaven does not prompt either a husband or a wife to abuse. This comes from the enemy of the marriage. In cases such as this, or in cases
where one party has committed every effort to retain the union but to no avail, My church enters, with all of her wisdom, and makes a decision. This is the way I have organized the resolution of these matters. My Church is given great wisdom and discernment and you should understand that by My Church I am referring to the priests who work for Me in the Church and who are obedient to their Pontiff. Bring your difficulties to Me, dear brothers and sisters, and I will help you."
Lay apostles, we all need to reconcile with our past. We choose certain life paths based on who we were and our circumstances at the time. Don't listen to anyone who says you are unworthy of Christ's love because you are divorced. You belong to Him always. Get on the right track and push past negative people. Get back to Church. Learn about Sacred Scripture in its full context. Add the Volumes and all of Anne a lay apostle's books. The combination is eye opening! I have never loved my Church more.
Thank you, Lord, for the healing I have received through this apostolate. Continue to strengthen my resolve to withstand criticism. As Jay says, hurt people hurt people.
God bless,
Bonnie
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