Let the children come

     When did it become a thing not to have children attend weddings along with their families? I guess it all began when couples started getting married outside of the Church. Because I'm seeing that more and more also. The Church they were baptized into as a child is now but a figment of their imagination. How sad. What a disrespect to self and especially to God. Denying Him the honor of blessing such a Holy Sacrament. Surely they must realize how fragmented they are starting off one of the most important chapters of their lives. I was married in the Church and still the struggles that I found myself in couldn't hold it together. But because of that Holy Blessing, that day, I was able to get through the struggles. It takes two. Two people, man and woman, to bravely submit their lives to God as One. With great fervor and unity in Christ Jesus. Together. The Sacrament of Marriage must be thought out quite vigilantly. Being old enough to realize just what you are walking into. I was not, and ran instead of walked. My marriage was annulled thankfully and I learned a great lesson. That commitment and marriage are not to be taken lightly. When we are young, we think we can defy all things. We quickly realize this is not true. Taking with me four precious children and a world of knowledge, God saw me through. God bless the children .

     Yes, the special day chosen in which before friends and family you profess your love for each other is symbolic and important, but so are those sounds of sweet children in the background. Helping you to remember that part of your mission of Unity in this Sacrament is to produce one or more of these beautiful treasures. Children should always be allowed at the Marriage ceremony. Besides, how do you expect to teach the children of the joy of a "marriage day"? Let us get back to the rules of God,  "now". Let us rejoice with God, all together. And let the little children come. God says, "come back to me with all your heart, let us sing and dance and rejoice all together"

     Hold up for the children, and let them learn the joy of one of the greatest Sacraments God has ever given to us. 

     Let the little children come.