Monday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
(II Samuel 5:1-7.10; Mark 3:22-30)
In today’s gospel Jesus rebukes the scribes for not acknowledging his working with the Holy Spirit. He says that he casts out demons only with the Spirit’s power. The passage concludes with Jesus’ accusing the scribes of the unpardonable sin of denying the work of God’s Spirit.
Something similar is at play today when the media and politicians refuse to acknowledge the critical importance of the family. In celebration of individual freedom, these sectors will not endorse the need to limit sexual intimacy to marriage. As a result, there is growing social dysfunction among children born outside of marriage and living without two parents in the home.
We must promote healthy marriage by encouraging youth to be chaste throughout their lives. Despite cultural opposition, we should promote modesty in demeanor. We should also encourage to be prudent in choosing a marriage partner.
