So on Wednesday, I attended a cosy wedding in Nairobi and the priest, I must say, was very interesting. and gave a befitting homily. He said that marriage is a covenant, not a contract, not a partnership....as it is sacred. To emphasise this he said, even politicians are never allowed at the alter, only Priests and those assisting them....but during a wedding ceremony, the couple seats at the alter, because they are making convenant ...with God.
That in a contract you can break it anytime, BUT a covenant is for life! In a contract you can agree on terms eg 50/50.....but in a covenant, it can be 70/30...50/50....90/10 or even 100/0....some days are good, somedays not so good...either way, you are committed to it and so commit also to make it work!
That love has been reduced to a 'feeling'...and he says, if its a feeling, then just like anger, it can come and it can go....Love is deeper than that....its a matter of ones will....and has to be shown by actions and the sacrifices one has to make....for the sake of the union.
That prayer is key in marriage...pray for each other....bless each other....accept the children God gives.....he says that someone once said that we need to pray the day before we die....the question then becomes....but who knows when one will die?? and the answer is EXACTLY!! need to commit our lives and actions to God on a daily basis!
Loved it!!
Wise (and powerful) words for a Wednesday!!
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