Mentor for the Engaged: FAQs
Session 1: We like to bring the ‘Gender-based Friendship’ reflection point forward before we show the DVD because we find it helpful to have a bit more time with the couple before we play the DVD. When the couple finish the DVD, they go straight onto the Couple Exercise. – Elizabeth & Graham Barter, Chatswood,…
Read MoreNewsflash: Pope says sex is ‘a gift from God’
In Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), Pope Francis writes extensively about many aspects of marriage and family life. In it is a section that is dedicated to affirming the sexual relationship of the married couple as good and holy. Saint John Paul II wrote extensively about the sacredness of marital love making. In this…
Read MoreMercy Gospel Reflections: Apr 17
Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 17 April – 4th Sunday of Easter In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that we are his sheep and tells us that if we follow him we “will never be lost.” Sometimes we can feel lost in our married life. Perhaps uncertain about our relationship or about concerns for the future. Jesus is…
Read MoreMercy Gospel Reflection: Apr 10
Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 10 April – 3rd Sunday of Easter In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks Peter three times, “do you love me?” Each time he instructs Peter to “feed my sheep” and “look after my sheep.” It’s not enough for Peter just to say “I love you.” Similarly, in marriage it’s not enough just to…
Read MoreMercy Gospel Reflection: Apr 3
Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 3 April – 2nd Sunday of Easter In this week’s Gospel, we hear those famous words spoken each week at Mass during the sign of peace, “Peace be with you.” Can you speak these words authentically to your spouse today? Is there anything in your marriage that needs work in order to restore peace…
Read MoreMercy Gospel Reflection: Mar 27
Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 27 March – Sunday of the Resurrection In this week’s Gospel, we reflect on Christ’s resurrection from the dead. In the celebration of Easter, we recognise God’s ability to turn all things to himself, even death. Perhaps there have been struggles in your marriage and yet somehow, through them, you…
Read MoreCouples on probation!
Why cohabitation doesn’t work Don’t get us started…there are SO many reasons why cohabitation is a bad idea, we could go on for pages! In this post– we want to focus on one: the probation factor. In case you’re wondering, the evidence is quite clear: cohabitation doesn’t ‘divorce-proof’ a subsequent marriage – it actually increases…
Read MoreThe Marriage Kit: Why Marry?
Couples marry for all sorts of reasons, but one of the almost universal expectations of couples is that marriage will make them happy. It is after all a dominant emotion of the romance experience. But is this really what marriage is for? In this short video we explore happiness and the true purpose of marriage.…
Read MoreMercy Gospel Reflection: Mar 20
Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 20 March – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord This week marks the beginning of Holy Week. In this week’s Gospel, we begin our reflection on Christ’s passion and death and, once again, we are called to enter into the mystery. Take some time today to plan how…
Read MoreMercy Gospel Reflection: Mar 13
Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 13 March – 5th Sunday of Lent In this week’s Gospel, we hear those famous words of Christ, “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Take a moment today to reflect on those times recently when you’ve…
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