Marriage Part 2: Accompanying Couples

On Mission

In this follow up to Marriage Part 1, in this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Vocation to the married life and the Sacrament of Marriage, one of the seven sacraments, and how on going accompaniment in a couple’s relationship is vital.

They make reference to the USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry. Accompaniment can be done among family members, friends, the parish, and the community at large. In the Bible, Jesus and his mother Mary are present at the Wedding Feast at Cana and he turns the water into wine (John 2:1-12). With Jesus’ attendance, he blessed their union, and by coming to their aid when the wine ran out, he offered his support. The marriage of a man and wife symbolizes the love that Christ has for his Church.

Notes:

Marriage and Family Resources by Catholic Apostolate Center

Vocational Discernment Resources.

Art of Accompaniment Resources.

Marriage on the Ad Infinitum blog.

Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Called to the Joy of Love series.

Related On Mission Episodes:

Marriage Part 1

Talking to Children About Suffering

Mary as Mother of the Church and Mothers as Our Primary Teachers

Prayer, Work, and Life Balance

Father’s Day and other episodes about fathers

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On Mission is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources and podcasts. Listen to Fr. Frank’s weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.