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Marriage preparation? What is that? What’s the point of doing Pre-Cana? “My fiance and I have decided to get married in the Catholic Church. Why are we being asked to take classes?” These are all real and legitimate questions that many couples ask when they learn that they need to […]
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An important aspect about preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church is finding and selecting the priest who will preside over the celebration. Couples usually find the church first and, therefore, the priest who is at that particular church will celebrate the wedding ceremony. This is perfectly fine. It is […]
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A recap of our experience attending the 2019 NACFLM Conference where we were able to reconnect with peers, discover new materials, and make new connections.
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“There are a number of legitimate ways to structure programmes of marriage preparation, and each local Church will discern how best to provide a suitable formation without distancing young people from the sacrament.” (Amoris Laetitia #207) As diocesan or parish leaders, we are often faced with those “special cases”. There’s […]
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June is the beginning of summer in the United States. It is also when most couples and families take time to rest and re-energize. We take trips to visit the beach, the lake, parks, etc. In general, it is a season for rest and relaxation; a time to take a […]
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Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel with my eye upon you.” There has never been a doubt in my mind that God has been guiding my steps throughout my life. His presence has been so clear and at the same […]