tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24383995.post2752539945460019169..comments2024-03-22T04:12:44.008+08:00Comments on Breaking the Word: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24383995.post-60595031463675635872009-01-19T09:57:00.000+08:002009-01-19T09:57:00.000+08:00How true the comments on the importance of commitm...How true the comments on the importance of commitment and perseverance in all relationships, when things seem to be at their darkest. <BR/><BR/>While two are needed to develop a relationship it only take one to break it. And the one who does, can often think of many reasons, both divine and human not to continue.<BR/><BR/>Yet to live through and persist in an unhappy marriage, rebellion by a child, being let down by friends, is the call for each of us to return to our source of the Music: of Love and Life. <BR/><BR/>It is only when I turn to Him and receive His Music in my heart, and learn to accept and love my own nonsense, and brokenness. That I can begin to accept the nonsense and imperfections in all the significant others in my live. And perhaps, begin to truly love.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the Music!Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780898557670891617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24383995.post-50916598876564556012009-01-13T14:35:00.000+08:002009-01-13T14:35:00.000+08:00A poignant, heartfelt sharing that resonates with ...A poignant, heartfelt sharing that resonates with me more deeply now than it would have had at my January wedding day 2 decades ago.<BR/><BR/>Revisiting my pre-wedding journal entries, I am amazed at the incredible stretching and growth the commitment to marriage has effected in my life; and how through the years, the need I had to turn to God for wisdom and strength to live out this commitment. Gratitude must go to the God of Love and Giver of the Song who plays his music through evey deep human relationship. <BR/><BR/>Though I'd much prefer the beautiful, soothing melodies of "a little night music" to the crashing, discordant pieces of more modern-day composers, married life is often more about discerning God's hidden song in the diverse, disparate and often disturbing tunes of every-day living than a comfortable supply of flowers, wining, dining and sit-down flawless musical performances.<BR/><BR/>For ultimately, we are the imperfect musical instruments trying to bring God's music into the messiness of real life, and perhaps be a source of cheer and comfort to a song-starved world.<BR/><BR/>This inspiring homily of God's precious, powerful and persevering love lived out in deeply committed relationships (whether in marriage or community) is a message for all. For ultimately, marriage is about making visible (no matter how imperfectly) God's faithful and fruitful love for his bride in each one of us. And God's love is eternal.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to the bridal couple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24383995.post-30608608276385785072009-01-04T20:20:00.000+08:002009-01-04T20:20:00.000+08:00Today (Jan 4, when I am reading this) is my 40th w...Today (Jan 4, when I am reading this) is my 40th wedding anniversary. There could not have been a more meaningful message than this. Yes, married life can be a tremendous struggle. And sometimes one does feel like giving up. Life alone can be so much more simple. But so much less fulfilling. So thank you Father Chris for sharing this homily. And if I might add an extra prayer, to pray that even if thins seem hopeless, it is hopeless only if you give up. And to give up is to give up on Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24383995.post-77951765367182667602009-01-04T15:08:00.000+08:002009-01-04T15:08:00.000+08:00What a beautiful song of love! This somehow remind...What a beautiful song of love! This somehow reminds me of the movie <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ab6RtA-KE" REL="nofollow">August Rush</A>, which some have said is just "a nice, but somewhat disjointed little feel-good movie." <BR/><BR/>I feel good... differently. The little boy said, "The music is all around us. All you have to do is listen." What do you think this "music" is? How is it possible for a kid to use "music" to find his parents? How is it possible for his parents to have found each other through "music"? This "music" is no ordinary music! My earlier interpretation was that this "music" must be the spirit - the Holy Spirit. <BR/><BR/>After reading your homily, Fr Chris, I see that this "music" is also the spirit of love! Yes, thank God for the music! And may God grant us the grace to keep on making beautiful music with our lives and to make them loud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com