Mixed Marriages and Busy Blessings
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Friday, April 29, 2011 1:07 AM
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Kate Wicker, Lynn Wehner and I enjoy a great conversation on two important topics. In our first segment, we look at families who share love but have different faith backgrounds. Kate recommends the following helpful books:
The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur: The Woman Whose Goodness Changed Her Husband from Atheist to Priest
Together But Alone by Donna Erickson Couch
Kate has also shared this lovely prayer For Unity of Faith
Lord God, according to your holy designs you have ordained that in matrimony man and wife shall be so closely united to become as “one flesh.” Grant now that my husband and I may be closely united in all things according to your holy law. Grant us your abundant graces that we may enjoy the blessing of being joined by a common faith.
You know what it would mean to me if we could share completely the same religious views and convictions. If we could be united closely in the same religious practices and observances. You know what it would mean if we could share the same belief in the sacraments and have the same understanding of them and the same love for them.
That this may be realized according to your holy ways, let me never falter in my own personal obligations and in my observances of all that is required by your law of love. Bestow, in your mercy, your bounteous graces now so that one day, as completely united as possible in this life, we may both approach your communion banquet and there receive together your blessing and your love.
Amen.
-From Mothers’ Manual by A. Francis Coomes
This week’s Faith & Family Feature Product is the amazing Soul Surfer. Find Lisa’s review of this family friendly movie here and enjoy it with your family soon!
In our final segment, we discuss the crazy busyness of the months of April and May and share our coping strategies for making the most of this hectic time of the year.
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