Marital Conscience Exam – Marriage Spirituality Part 3 of 4
So, if you are back for more I think it is safe to assume that we agree that we are our spouses “keeper.” The challenge now, is where to start. The best place, once we understand that we have fallen...
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I have an admission to make; I (Dan) really like to pray alone. Several of you have indicated the same preference. Because of this and other human factors, a few have also decided that this will always...
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Marriage, Prayer and the Cross (Part I of III)
Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận exhorted the faithful while he was in prison, “If you desire peace, you will have to fight continuously.” This constant struggle is true not only for the heart...
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Marriage, Prayer and the Cross (Part I of III)
Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận exhorted the faithful while he was in prison, “If you desire peace, you will have to fight continuously.” This constant struggle is true not only for the heart...
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Marriage, Prayer and the Cross (Part II of III)
In the last post we looked at St. Hildegard’s vision in which hell is at war with marriage. In this war, human cleverness and resourcefulness are of limited value. Only God can hold together what He...
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Marriage, Prayer and the Cross (Part III of III)
In our last post we considered the power of God’s love as the ground of married love. In this post, we will ponder the divine love which looks on marriage with resurrected eyes, and delve deeper into...
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Marriage Spirituality Index – A List of Marriage Spirituality Posts
Dear Friends, I thought it might be helpful to provide an index to our posts on this topic for you. Here are the current list of posts to date: Posts by Drs. Angela and David Franks: Should I Grow...
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Introducing Drs. Angela and David Franks
Today, rcspiritualdirection.com is very blessed and excited to introduce two theologians who are going to answer questions for us and explore the sacramental graces of marriage from the standpoint of...
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Should I Grow Closer to Mary as a Wife and Mother? I Feel Distant
Q. Dear Angela and David, as a wife and mother, I’ve always thought that I should find Mary to be a spiritual example. But instead, I really feel distant from her. She’s sinless, and I’m not. Should I...
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Is there Anything Wrong with Remaining Childless?
Dear Angela and David, there was an article in TIME Magazine a few months ago about how a “childfree” life is so fulfilling. I’m recently married, and I have to confess that I’m scared about having...
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Three Hearts: A Retreat Guide on the Sacrament of Marriage
The newest Retreat Guide from RCSpirituality.org, “Three Hearts: A Retreat Guide on the Sacrament of Marriage“, will be a great way to celebrate with your valentine and loved ones. Perfect for any...
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How Do the Two Become One?
Editor’s Note: Today, we are pleased to introduce Greg and Julie Alexander. Greg and Julie are co-founders and co-directors of The Alexander House Apostolate, a Catholic, lay apostolate – based in...
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