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Silvers-Reyes
Stacie Marie Silvers and Nicolas Alexander Reyes will be married on June 11 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Sharon Silvers of Pendleton, Ky. She is a graduate of South Oldham High School and is a pharmacist at Costco. The groom is the son of Hector and Terri Reyes. He is a graduate of Trinity High School and works for Malone Solutions. The couple will reside in Louisville.
Smith-von Nostitz
Salem Ann Smith and Kent Frederick von Nostitz will be married on June 19 at St. Agnes Church. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Gale Smith. She is a graduate of Bellarmine University and works for Shelby County Public Schools. The groom is the son of Craig and Julie von Nostitz. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville and works for Strothman and Company. The couple will reside in Louisville.
Stopher-Shannon
Paige Aubrie Stopher and Colin Patrick Shannon will be married on Feb. 6 at St. Boniface Church. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Rosemary Stopher. The groom is the son of Thomas and Shere Shannon.
Tafel-Beach
Claire Marie Tafel and Christopher Andrew Beach will be married on July 24 at St. Martin of Tours Church. The bride is the daughter of Brook and Rosann Tafel. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and is a certified public accountant for Grant Thornton. The groom is the son of Andrew and Jan Beach of Decatur, Ga. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and is a certified public accountant for Moss Adams. The couple will reside in Denver, Co.
PRAYER FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Almighty and eternal God, You blessed the union of married couples so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church: look with kindness on them. Renew their marriage covenant, increase your love in them, and strengthen their bond of peace so that, with their children, they may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Copyright 2008, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Adapted from excerpt from the English translation of Book of Blessings 1988, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Taylor-Lane-Saylor
Ashley Sophia Taylor-Lane and Christian Granville Saylor will be married on April 9 at St. James Church. The bride is the daughter of John Taylor and Melissa Lane. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville and works for NTS Development Co. The groom is the son of Michael and LeighAnn Saylor. He is a graduate of Trinity High School and works at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse as the assistant general manager. The couple will reside in Louisville.
Wiedmar-Harmon
Erin Marie Wiedmar and Alexander Lawrence Harmon will be married on March 20 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. The bride is the daughter of John and Joan Wiedmar. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville and is a teacher in the Archdiocese of Louisville. The groom is the son of Thomas and Donna Harmon. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and is a certified public accountant. The couple will reside in Louisville.
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By DR. CHRIS STRAVITSCH Ever wonder how to pray more intimately with your husband? Wish you were spiritually closer to your wife? Couples can learn a great deal from the Mass about how to pray together as husband and wife and how to deepen their intimacy at the same time. This is be- cause the Mass is the perfect prayer between Christ and his bride, the Church. Spouses who want to learn how to pray together can begin by following the same basic structure of the Mass. So let's first look at how the People of God-the Church- pray during Mass and then we will explore four simple steps for praying with your spouse. The Mass consists of four parts, which include the In- troductory Rite, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Con- cluding Rite. In the Introduc- tory Rite, the Church comes together, makes the Sign of the Cross, and asks God for forgiveness, which prepares our hearts for deeper union with God. Next is the Lit- urgy of the Word, which is when we actively listen to the readings from scripture. This time can be likened to a con- versation between Christ and the Church. Christ speaks to us in the readings, and we sing psalms to God from our hearts. Then, in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Christ and the Church exchange their love with each other. Through the changing of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus is made sub- stantially present to us. He then gives himself to us in the Eucharist. At the same time, we receive him and give ourselves back to him, deepening an intimate union. Finally, the Concluding Rite reminds us to go in peace, glorifying the Lord with our lives. Four Simple Steps Praying with one's spouse by following the structure of the Mass can be simple and enriching. Here is a four-step process. Reconcile and Rejoice First, set time aside week- ly for just the two of you. Come together in a comfort- able place or hold hands on a walk. Make the Sign of the Cross and take a moment to focus on being present to each other and to God, as is done at the start of the Mass. As you begin, take time to reconcile. Talk about how you might have hurt each other during the week. Then apologize and offer for- giveness. This will allow you to approach God with open hearts and to be united as you pray. Once you have rec- onciled, rejoice by offering a short prayer of thanksgiving. Discover God Together Step Two is modeled on the Liturgy of the Word. Af- ter reconciling and rejoicing, spend time discovering God together. There are a number of ways to do this. For exam- ple, you could read the Bible and talk about the passage. If you don't know where to be- gin in the Bible, a good option is to read the Gospel passage that will be proclaimed at the next Sunday Mass. You can find Sunday readings at the USCCB's Daily Readings. An additional option is to read the Psalms, which have been called the "book of prayer." The Psalms ex- press sorrow and joy, fear and hope, longing for God, and praise. By scanning the titles of each Psalm you and your spouse will easily find one that you can relate to. Pray it slowly aloud and then discuss how it stirs your emo- tions or what it leads you to think about. Another way to approach God together can simply in- volve talking about what is on your hearts and minds. Share Your Love Step Three relates to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Af- ter discovering God together, you can deepen your prayer and intimacy by sharing your love with each other. Shar- ing your love in the context of prayer may include a kiss, resting in each other's arms, caring for an ill spouse, giv- ing words of affirmation, or any other meaningful way you communicate your love. Again, have a thankful heart as your intimacy is deepened in the presence of God. Serve Each Other As your time together draws to a close, remember to go in peace and to serve the Lord in each other. Prayer and intimacy never end! Let your service and intimacy live on throughout every day, as you go about cooking, cleaning, listening, working, and so on. The fruit that will come from your prayer rou- tine will bless your marriage, deepen your love for God and each other, and allow you to reflect the love relation- ship between Christ and his beloved spouse, the Church. Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC, LMFT, is the Founder of Rejoice Counsel- ing Apostolate and Cofounder of the St. John Paul II Foun- dation.
How to pray with your spouse: four simple steps
'The fruit that will come from your prayer routine will bless your marriage, deepen your love for God and each other'
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