Gifts of Love
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World Marriage Day/Valentine’s Day, Feb 2021
World Marriage Day is dedicated to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony on the second Sunday of February, close to Valentine’s Day. While the usual gifts of flowers and chocolate are welcome, other gifts may be even more appreciated such as the gifts of time, listening, touch, presence. Here are some simple ideas to choose from:
Note: Remember that if some of these efforts are practiced throughout the year you will notice a remarkable and positive difference in your relationship.
Love one another as I have loved you.” -John 15:12
Prayer of a Husband and Wife
Keep us Lord from pettiness. Let us be thoughtful in word and deed.
Help us to put away pretense and face each other in trust without fear of self-pity.
Help us to guard against fault-finding and be quick to discover the best in each other and in every situation.
Guard us from ill temper and hasty judgment
Encourage us to take time for all things, to grow calm, serene and gentle.
Helps us to be generous with kind words and compliments.
Teach us to never ignore, never to hurt, never to take each other for granted.
Engrave charity and compassion on our hearts.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us.
-The Columban Fathers