Posts Tagged ‘Fr. Chuck Gallagher’
Two of Us: Decisions in Marriage
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…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Our Commitment
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…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Sex and Sexuality
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…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Patterns Between Us
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…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Planning and Working Together
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…
Read MoreTwo of Us: God’s Plan for Sexuality
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, Let me just praise You at this time. I want to celebrate You with the angels and saints. I join in their chorus of hosanna to…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Barriers to Belonging
How well do you give all of yourself to your 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 What a great gift You have given me in the Sacrament of Marriage.What a blessing! I raise to…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Attitudes About Sexuality
How do you use the gift of your sexuality in your marriage? 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, tell me why I am not completely at ease with my sexuality. So often I’m tentative,…
Read MoreTwo of Us: Affection
Understanding the role of affection in marriage 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 it is so good to be with You. You are so good to me and have been all my life. …
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