Exploring the Sacred Bond of Marriage: Beloved Series Reflections
Dive into the profound journey of marital love through the Beloved Series Reflections. Discover the impact of society on marriage, the divine essence of love, and the significance of God's plan within the context of this sacred sacrament.
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MARRIAGE AS SACRAMENT BELOVED SERIES REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Prayer Prayer God our Father, we give you thanks for the gift of marriage: the bond of life and love, and the font of the family. The love of husband and wife enriches your Church with children, fills the world with a multitude of spiritual fruitfulness and service, and is the sign of the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, for his Church. The grace of Jesus flowed forth at Cana at the request of the Blessed Mother. May your Son, through the intercession of Mary, pour out upon us a new measure of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit as we join with all people of good will to promote and protect the unique beauty of marriage. May your Holy Spirit enlighten our society to treasure the heroic love of husband and wife, and guide our leaders to sustain and protect the singular place of mothers and fathers in the lives of their children. Father, we ask that our prayers be joined to those of the Virgin Mary, that your Word may transform our service so as to safeguard the incomparable splendor of marriage. We ask all these things through Christ our Lord, Amen. Amen. Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us. Prayer taken from usccb.org: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prayer-defense-of-marriage.cfm
Does Marriage Matter? Does Marriage Matter? Beloved- Section 1 Discussion Discussion Questions Questions In what ways does society affect our vision of marriage? How do Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 end? What hopes and expectations do you have for your marriage? What are some benefits of marriage mentioned in the video? What are some challenges or difficulties that might be faced in marriage? What is God s plan for marriage?
Entering the Story of Marriage Entering the Story of Marriage Beloved- Section 2 Discussion Discussion Questions Questions What does it mean to be made in the image of God? What are the three elements needed for love to exist? Why does God reveal himself to us? Describe Adam and Eve s realtionship before and after the fall. What are some fears that keep couples from being closer to each other and seeing each other as they really are? What is the significance of a well throughout the story of Israel? What does it call me to do?
Love Revealed Love Revealed Beloved- Section 3 Discussion Discussion Questions Questions What is the proof of God s love for us? How is it posible to love our spouse as Jesus loves us? What do the water and blood from Christ s side symbolize? What does St. Paul mean when he said, Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her ? (Ephesians 5:25) Why did Christ institute marriage as a Sacrament? What are the four key aspects of the marriage vows?
Total Gift of Self Total Gift of Self Beloved- Section 4 Discussion Discussion Questions Questions What are some virtues that are needed in a marriage relationship? Which do you think is the most difficult to put into practice? What are examples of treating your spouse like the TV and how does that affect your relationship? How does God s plan for sex truly bring about and protect the love and total self- giving of spouses? What are the two ends or purposes of marriage? What things hinder the purpose of these two ends? Which is the only sin God cannot forgive?
A Sacramental Bond A Sacramental Bond Beloved- Section 5 Discussion Discussion Questions Questions How have we prepared for marriage during our life? What are the 4 essential aspects of marriage? What or who is the sacramental sign of matrimony? How does a married couple show God s love to others? What does the priest mean by "marriage is an altar?" What does indisoluble mean?
Real Challenges, Real Love Real Challenges, Real Love Beloved- Section 6 Discussion Discussion Questions Questions Why is it important for married couples to recognize and emphasize that divorce is never an option, that neither one of them is going anywhere ? Which story or life experience from the video impacted you most? How is marriage like a marathon? What questions would you have asked the couples if you had been at the dinner conversation?
