Our covenant with God


Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time


Matthew 19:3-12

It's evident how despite our sinfulness, God renews his covenant with us, his people.

This covenant is like the marriage vows of husbands and wives.  The only difference in a Catholic marriage is that this covenant is binding and what God has put together no man can separate.

For us personally, what does this covenant imply?

1. First, it implies total, unconditional, and undivided faithful commitment from God who is our partner in the covenant.  For his part, he will insure our well-being, forgiveness, and life.

2.  Second, it demands a definite response from the other party: us.  There may be various responses: marriage, priesthood, single or religious life.  But remember: even our response demands a special grace only God can supply. 

Thus, everything is God's action in us.  Even our response which is love is a gift from Him.  We only need to say "Yes" each day and each moment of our lives.

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