Posts by Derek & Karen Boylen

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 8 May – The Ascension of the Lord In today’s Gospel, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. The Gospel concludes with the joy that that filled the hearts of the disciples and the praise that they gave to God in the temple. Take some time, today, to reflect on…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 1 May – 6th Sunday of Easter In this week’s Gospel, Jesus promises to send us his Holy Spirit to teach us, help us and remind us of God’s presence in our lives. Reflect on the times when you’ve seen the Holy Spirit at work in your married life. Can you…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 24 April – 5th Sunday of Easter In this week’s Gospel, Jesus commands us to “love one another; just as I have loved you, you also must love one another.” Take some time, today, to reflect on the way Jesus loves. Is this the way that you love your spouse? How might…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 17 April – 4th Sunday of Easter In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that we are his sheep and tells us that if we follow him we “will never be lost.” Sometimes we can feel lost in our married life. Perhaps uncertain about our relationship or about concerns for the future. Jesus is…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 10 April – 3rd Sunday of Easter In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks Peter three times, “do you love me?” Each time he instructs Peter to “feed my sheep” and “look after my sheep.” It’s not enough for Peter just to say “I love you.” Similarly, in marriage it’s not enough just to…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 27 March – Sunday of the Resurrection  In this week’s Gospel, we reflect on Christ’s resurrection from the dead. In the celebration of Easter, we recognise God’s ability to turn all things to himself, even death. Perhaps there have been struggles in your marriage and yet somehow, through them, you…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 20 March – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord  This week marks the beginning of Holy Week. In this week’s Gospel, we begin our reflection on Christ’s passion and death and, once again, we are called to enter into the mystery. Take some time today to plan how…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 13 March – 5th Sunday of Lent  In this week’s Gospel, we hear those famous words of Christ, “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Take a moment today to reflect on those times recently when you’ve…

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 6 March – 4th Sunday of Lent  In this week’s Gospel, we take time to reflect on the story of the prodigal son. Take some time this week to reflect on its meaning for your marriage. Have you taken you the privilege of being married to your spouse for granted, squandering…