Date: January 20th, 2012Prayer requestDear Friends, I will be flying down to Florida today to speak to St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa and then I will travel to Holy Cross Parish in Vero Beach. I will be promoting the National Catholic Register and speaking about my conversion to the Catholic faith. I would be grateful for your prayers that I might serve Him and His people well. He is real, present, and good, Dan Are you helping your spouse to heaven? Marriage Spirituality Part 1 of 4When my wife and I were going through marriage preparation our mentor couple said something to us that we have never forgotten, “your primary role in marriage is to help one another to heaven.” It was a striking comment that seems so obvious now, but at that time, it was a completely new thought.
The good news for us is that we started our relationship out on the right foot. When we entered into the discernment process for marriage we purposed to pray with one another daily. Though we both instinctively committed to do this, the idea was daunting because of the level of intimacy it required – the level of unique exposure that only prayer with someone whom you care about causes. Regardless of the initial discomfort, we set out on the course and have maintained it unwaveringly (yes, even after arguments). Our mutual spiritual commitments are in fact, the most powerful source of the strength in our marriage. It has carried us through a few very difficult periods and has resulted in Christ remaining at the center of our relationship even when he was not always in the center of our own hearts. So, we leave you with this question. Are you specifically, purposefully, and regularly helping your spouse to heaven? Yours in Christ, Dan and Stephanie PS: We thought we would update and re-post this series for you as we approach St. Valentines Day! Enjoy |
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