The List…

So several years ago, after my return from Seattle to San Diego, I sat down and thought about what I was looking for in a wife.

Today I get married.

Here’s the list…

  • Compassionate. Endeavours to welcome newcomers. Takes an interest in the lives of others – asks questions. Has a heart that breaks for other people. 
  • Thoughtful. Actively looks for ways to bless others.
  • Servant-hearted. The sort of person who will see something which needs doing and will just get to work. Has initiative.
  • Laughs easily. Doesn’t take herself too seriously.  Can look on the bright side of things.
  • Generous with her time and resources.
  • Knows when it’s time for complaining to come to an end and it’s time to tough it out.
  • Independent. Has own thoughts, ideas and goals.
  • Self-forgetful. Her first thought will not be “How will this affect me?” Doesn’t talk about herself all the time.
  • Supportive and actively encourages others.
  • Passionate about stuff. 
  • Loves music. Would loudly sing along to the car radio and not care if she looked crazy.
  • Has good, solid, stable friendships with other females.
  • Loves books. Would think that a Sunday on the couch reading together would be a day well spent.
  • Gentle in speech. Thinks carefully about how her words come across. Doesn’t swear. Doesn’t gossip.
  • Likes the simple things in life. Doesn’t need lots of make-up, jewellery, expensive dinners or costly entertainment in order to be happy.
  • Up for an adventure or doing something new.
  • A bit of a nerd.

Mission Accomplished.

Valid and Invalid Marriages

When it comes to navigating the status of a marriage in the eyes of the Catholic Church, it can seem rather complicated, since it depends upon the religious affiliation of each spouse and the context of the wedding ceremony. Fortunately, I came across this infographic on Facebook which nicely summarizes all the various combinations and circumstances:

…and if you were unclear about the difference between a natural and sacramental marriage…

PWJ: S1E18 – MC B3C6 – “Christian Marriage” (Part 1)

Marriage-P1

Following on from last week’s episode on the virtue of chastity, today we look at the Christian teaching on marriage with C.S. Lewis. Matt and I got rather carried away on this chapter, recording far more material than normal, so this chapter will be divided into two parts.

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Episode 18: “Christian Marriage (Part 1)” (Download)

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