Saturday, December 15, 2012

Couple Prayer: The Year of Faith

Have you and your spouse begun to observe the Year of Faith together? In addition to our recommendation from November 15th to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church, here are 9 more ways that you can celebrate the Year of Faith with your spouse:
  1. Share Your Faith with Another Married Couple
  2. Pray Together for at Least Fifteen Minutes - ideas include visiting the Adoration Chapel, attend Mass with your spouse, walk the prayer trail at The Shrine of Christ's Passion, attend the weekly Family Rosary, and set aside time daily at home to pray with each other.  
  3. Volunteer at Your Parish - there are many ways to become involved in the Marriage-Building Parish initiative at SJE.  View the many MBP volunteer opportunities or browse the parish website for other ministries that interest you.
  4. Go to Confession - especially during this season of Advent preparation for Christmas.  View the Advent confession schedule.
  5. Talk about Tough Issues while Remaining Faithful - attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend to move your relationship from "good to great." If you need a lifeline for your hurting marriage, attend the Northwest Indiana Retrouvaille weekend coming up January 25-27, 2013 in Chesterton, IN.
  6. Start a Bible Study with Your Spouse - we have several home bible studies for adults in progress at SJE.  Join one today!  We also have small group studies for couples such as Together with Jesus Couple Prayer Series, Sacred Marriage, Graced and Gifted, Made for Each Other, Made for Life, and more.  Contact us if you'd like to start-up one of these small groups.
  7. Read a Good Book on Catholic Theology - browse the Lending Library in the Narthex after Masses. You can view the online resource list as well.
  8. Follow Updates on the Year of Faith
  9. Renew Your Vows - or attend Mass on SJE's Marriage-Building Parish weekend during the month of your anniversary to receive a blessing.
Read the original article to view additional ideas and resources:
http://togetherforlifeonline.com/year-faith-married-couples/

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