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January 2015

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Featured Story:

Including Service to Others in Your Wedding

Did you or someone you know get engaged over the Christmas season? Here are some ideas for how to express generosity and service at your wedding.

And for more articles for engaged couples, visit these pages: Engaged and Planning a Catholic Wedding

Marriage in the News:

What Couples Learn from Divorce They Could Learn from Marriage Prep

A British newspaper looks at reasons why some people get divorced before the age of 30. As our Marriage in the News writer points out, the solution is better marriage prep, not "starter marriages."

Pope Francis Corner:

Jesus Chose to Enter a Human Family

Pope Francis is talking about the family in his weekly Wednesday Audience. In this address, he reflects on the Holy Family and what Jesus, Mary and Joseph have to teach all families.

Featured Blog:

School of Agape: On Changing Plans

In her last post for For Your Marriage, Sara shares the happy news that she and Anthony are expecting a child in May 2015, and reflects on the past few months.

Book of the Month:
Yes, God! What Ordinary Families Can Learn About Parenting From Today's Vocation Stories

By Susie Lloyd

The author uses real-life discernment and religious vocation stories to give parents advice on nurturing faith in their children.

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In This Issue

Including Service to Others in Your Wedding

What Couples Learn from Divorce They Could Learn from Marriage Prep

Pope Francis: Jesus Chose to Enter a Human Family

School of Agape: On Changing Plans

Book Review: Yes, God! Vocation Stories for Parents

Marriage Tip of the Month

January 23, 2015:

(Reader's Tip) Every anniversary we write love letters to each other and take a "couple" picture. Put them together in a binder to treasure for years to come.

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