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Episode 21: Marriage

October 14, 2019

Inspirations:
Nicole: Prayer rabbit holes, looking up words (humility) and then researching what the Bible says, what the catechism says etc. TJ Maxx Catholic jewelry

Bridget: Quiet mornings and being still

Reflection/Discussion Questions:

Question 1: What were your expectations before getting married about being a wife? What did that mean to you?
OR
What are your expectations being a wife if you aren't married?


Question 2: What do you think it means to be a "good wife." And are the expectations different in the world than within a faithful Catholic, Christian marriage?

Question 3:
Look at the short and simple vows...how have you seen this present in your marriage? What does it mean to be faithful, to be with him in good and bad? What about sickness (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual)? To love and honor? What is that?

Do you promise to be faithful to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love him and to honor him all the days of your life?

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