毎日イエスと共に

日中イエスと共に

少しの間、神のうちで休みましょう。結婚の準備をしている人たちは、家の内外でのやりとりの中で、あるいは隣人との関係のうちに鍛えられ、寛大さ、忍耐、誠実な愛を育まねばなりません。「愛はわたしたちを孤独と離別の状態に留める鎖を粉々に砕き、その代わりに橋を架けます。愛はわたしたちみんながくつろげる大きな一つの家族をつくることを可能にします・・・愛からは、憐れみと気高さがにじみ出るのです」（教皇フランシスコ）。あなたは自分のこの鎖とどのように付き合っていますか。自分がしてほしいことを人にしていますか。これは長い旅路です。その長さを生かし、今月の意向のために祈りましょう。

With Jesus in the morning

Give thanks for the potential of this day that begins to grow with Christ’s mission that calls us to “whatever you want others to do for you, do it for you” (Mt 7:6, 12-14). In your relationships, do you consider this, or do you put selfish desires first? Ask for this grace for this day, and keep in mind that the first person that benefits will be you, and with your testimony, you will inspire others. Offer this to Christ so that young people who marry grow up in generous love. Our Father.

With Jesus in the night

Take a break this afternoon and soak up the gifts given to you. Look at the people who made your day in the light of the Spirit. Was there anyone that was particularly difficult or unfriendly to you? Do you try to justify it by trying to see its good side, or do you take strict account of its defects and sins? Do you pray for them or do you criticize them? Ask for forgiveness if you did not experience the Father’s merciful eyes today, and reward your morning by helping those who begin the way of marriage, to know the joy of surrender in mutual compassion. Hail Mary.