21 November 2013, The Tablet

It takes more than two

by Denis and Dee Stemmle

 
After marriage preparation, couples are often left to fend for themselves in the face of the trials that may come their way. But help in how to live marriage sacramentally and to grow in love is on hand Catholics can confuse the celebration of weddings with the Sacrament of Marriage. The emphasis in the ­celebration can seem to be on the ceremony in the church, where more attention can be focused on making the wedding vows and on the photographs of the event – and, of course, on the attire of the wedding party and the reception that follows, rather than on the sacrament being celebrated.Marriage-preparation courses normally include the importance of interpersonal communication, conflict management, the factors that sustain and protect relationships, pressures that can occur dur
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Posted: 17/12/2015 21:38:20
If one reads Nuzzi's book "Merchants in The Temple" one will find that there have been a series of outside auditors appointed in the past, all of which have published reports detailing what is wrong and what needs to be done, and all of who have been essentially ignored by the entrencheed Merchants.

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Comment by: MAGEE
Posted: 22/11/2013 16:38:52

Excellent article! lets hope it brings a better sense of direction and help to all married couples as well as those preparing for marriage.