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Two of Us: Me and You

By Two of Us Series / July 29, 2013

A couple exercise to uncover our problems and move forward with hope for our relationship Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse.     Prayer Father, sometimes You must laugh at me and shake Your head.  You…

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Two of Us: Self

By Two of Us Series / July 22, 2013

Reflecting on self and recognising how we affect our spouse Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse.     Prayer Father, how grand to be able to call You Father.  I’m going to be looking at myself. …

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Two of Us: Decisions in Marriage

By Two of Us Series / July 15, 2013

A couple exercise to explore yourrelationship and the decisions you make Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse.     Prayer I just want to be close to You, at this moment, just taking a some time…

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Two of Us: Our Commitment

By Two of Us Series / July 8, 2013

A couple exercise to explore your level of commitment Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Answer the following questions in terms of your spouse. Prayer What a wonderful Father You are.  It is so good to…

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Two of Us: Sex and Sexuality

By Two of Us Series / July 1, 2013

A couple exercise to explore love making and sexual atmosphere Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer What an incredible gift my sexuality is, Father.  Though at times, it puzzles and confuses me. I’m not always…

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Two of Us: Patterns Between Us

By Two of Us Series / June 24, 2013

Understanding and working with our imperfect relationship. Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer Here I am again, Your beloved child.  My need, right at this time, Father, is to be honest and gentle at the…

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Take Five: Making a Change for the Better

By Francine & Byron Pirola / June 21, 2013

Change is difficult. It can also be complicated. Despite our best intentions, sustained change often eludes us. We’ve had many spouses tell us that their husband/wife promised to change and things were good for a while but then there was a relapse. Their good intentions were not enough to sustain their energy for change.  …

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Two of Us: Planning and Working Together

By Two of Us Series / June 17, 2013

What is our plan? How are we achieving it together? Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer You are so good to me, Father, and have been right from the first moment of my life.  I…

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Two of Us: Member of the Faithful

By Two of Us Series / June 11, 2013

What role do I play as a Catholic in the world? Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse. Prayer Have I ever thanked You, Father, for calling me to be a Catholic? I know I complain sometimes,…

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Two of Us: Changes

By Two of Us Series / June 4, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse.   Prayer Father, You know I really want to be good at our marriage. I do take it very seriously. This is Your call to me and it is…

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