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THE MYSTERY OF THE HUMAN PERSON AS SEEN IN MARRIAGE UNITY

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Steve2020

REFLECTION FOR TODAY,
August 14, 2020

By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA

Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator made them male and female and said, 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.” Matt. 19: 4-6

What is marriage? Marriage is said to be the legal union between a man and a woman, who have agreed and accepted to be partner for life. Marriage as it is has two fundamental characteristics, namely, unity and indissolubility.

When the Pharisees came with the question on marriage and divorce they were out to trap Jesus because at that time they were two schools of thought. One permitted divorce for any cause while the other permits divorce on the grounds of adultery. But Jesus went further to establish the mind of God on marriage.

Marriage is truly mysterious. Yes, husbands may think their wives are “mysterious” and wives may think the same of their husbands, but in truth each person is a sacred mystery and the unity of two people in marriage is an even greater mystery.

As a mystery, one’s spouse and marriage itself must be entered into with an openness and humility that says, “I want to know you more each and every day.” Spouses who approach their marriage with self-righteousness will always look down on the other and always fail to respect the holy mystery of the other.

Each person you get to know, especially your spouse, is a beautiful and glorious mystery of God’s creation whom you are not called to “solve” but are called to meet on a deeper and deeper level each and every day. There must always be a humility that enables spouses to be open to the other in a new way every day so that they can continually discover a greater depth of beauty in the other. It is this humility and respect for the other in marriage that enables spouses to fulfill their joint mission of becoming one. Think about it, “they are no longer two, but one flesh.” Very few truly understand what this means and even fewer live the beautiful depths of this glorious and high calling of marriage.

Reflect, today, upon the mystery of the people you are called to love, especially if you are married. To call the other a “mystery” may at first lead to a smile as you acknowledge you cannot figure him/her out. But humbly recognizing the beautiful meaning of “mystery” will lead you to appreciate the uniqueness of others and help you to embrace the call to human unity, especially within marriage.

Lord, help me to see the beauty and holy mystery of the people You have placed in my life. Help me to love them with a humble love. May I especially deepen my love for my spouse each and every day. Jesus, I trust in You.


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