67 - 3-Ply
SHOW NOTES:
Genesis 1:28, Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:18-25, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Song of Songs 8:6-7, Matthew 19:6, Acts 11:14, Acts 16:31, Acts 18:8, 1 Corinthians 7:14, 1 Corinthians 7:16, Ephesians 5:21-33, Revelation 19:7, 9, CCC 1601-1666
“I knew I would never be able to live the great commandment to love without allowing myself to be loved without conditions or prerequisites.” - Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son, 14.
Matt’s Plug - The Bible in 84 minutes
SPICE CONVERSATION:
Physical:
Renew Your Vows: Express your love and commitment for one another
How was your spouse incredible this past week?
What is something specific the other did to make you feel loved, honored, appreciated or respected?
Spiritual:
How is your prayer life and relationship with Jesus?
What have you been focused on in prayer? What have you been dean toward or receiving?
What obstacles or challenges to prayer have you been facing?
What stumbling blocks or temptations have been hindering you spiritually?
Intellectual:
What have you been enjoying or stimulated by this week?
Communicative & Emotional:
Discuss other challenges you have been facing (work, family, friendships, etc.)?
Are there any issues, frustrations or disagreements we need to talk through?
How do you desire to be loved by your spouse?
Planning & Budget:
Where are we with money?
Where do we want to be? What can we be doing differently to get there?
How are we using what we have to serve others?
What is going on in the next week?
What needs to get done that isn’t already scheduled?
Prayer:
Close by praying together for God’s plans to be your plans, to recognize everything as gift, in thanksgiving for one another, and offering up any challenges and petitions.
St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!
“I am not afraid to die. I know already what it is to die. It is to close the eyes to the world and open them to God.” - St. Rita of Cascia
St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us!
See you in the Eucharist!
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