The Supernatural Powers In The Marriage Sacrament Christ S Unique Saving Gift To Husband And Wife

Entrenched in the teachings of the Church and enriched by the Bible is an untapped wealth of truth and what Pope Pius XI in his encyclical Casti Connubii calls “supernatural powers” concerning sacramental marriage that awaits those willing to undergo the journey. In this book, The “Supernatural Powers” in the Marriage Sacrament, those who seek will indeed find that through a systematic and tenable development of marriage, its mystery is not only illustrated and unveiled, but perpetuated in the supernatural gifts that Christ has embedded in this vocational Sacrament. Throughout these pages, as the marital union unfolds through the lens of Christ across the Old and New Testaments, Christian spouses will be moved by the depth of their own calling and inspired with renewed vigor to pick up the torch and to live out that life - a life which has been ordained by God in holiness as a truly unique and efficacious revelation of the redeeming power of Christ. In Part I of The “Supernatural Powers” in the Marriage Sacrament, the first seven chapters are specifically designed to led deacons, catechists, and lay Catholics - especially husbands and wives - to learn through a gradual yet intensively biblical and theological journey towards the unveiling of the unique redeeming gift to spouses - that which is seen, established and empowered through Christ at the Cross. Here one finds the specific dynamics of that Sacramental gift unpacked, and the sound spiritual evidence laid out for why there is such an absence of this marital fruit in our modern era. In Part II, Poulin then unpacks in greater detail how marriage and the gender of husband and wife serve as a revelation about man, salvation, and the Blessed Trinity; and just how the religious life falls within that plan without contradiction or constraint. Lastly in Part III, Jeff Poulin puts under the microscope through the lens of the Church the powerful words of St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:14 and defends the charge that the simplest Catholic explanation - that which is often dismissed - merits a serious second look!

God loves relationship. He created us to be in relationship with Himself. And He created marriage for man and woman to reflect that divine union of love, joy, intimacy, and fruitfulness. No matter the present condition of your marriage, God is well able to invade it with His supernatural love and power to create a supernatural marriage for you and your spouse. Seven Secrets of a Supernatural Marriage leads you on a journey of understanding Spirit-led intimacy so that man, woman, and God are brought together to create an entity that Satan has no reliable way to attack, no useful battle plan to defeat, and no effective weapon to destroy.

Marriage in the Heart and the Mind of the Church is a series of reflections on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Intended for couples preparing to receive the Sacrament, this guide prepares the couple for the Sacrament of Matrimony and the interior dispositions necessary for marriage. A must read for all couples and a great resource for parishes to use with couples!

An indispensable guide to how marriage acquired the status of a sacrament. This book analyzes in detail how medieval theologians explained the place of matrimony in the church and her law, and how the bitter debates of the sixteenth century elevated the doctrine to a dogma of the Catholic faith.

Being a single woman, desiring marriage but suffering failed relationships is the story of thousands of modern christian women today. Another common scenario is being a married woman sentenced to enduring the relationship, not enjoying it. Things don't have to be this way. Knowing to pray is one thing but knowing how to pray and what to say is where many women feel lost. SUPERNATURAL HUSBANDS is a prayer guide for singles-in-waiting, brides-to-be and wives that teaches you how to effectively pray for your future husband BEFORE marriage even before you meet him. This book also covers comprehensive areas of prayer that wives should pray for their husbands after and during their marriage. So much of what we have come to accept as 'the norm' is way below standard and our relationship dysfunction negatively impacts generation upon generation. So how will things change? The battle for love, relationships and marriage must be won on our knees in prayer, coupled with wise action. - Learn why WHY the mandate of intercession has fallen on the shoulders of women in this book. - Learn how to pray and intercede for your man from the position of victory instead of defeat. - Breathe fresh life into your own prayer life and receive healling from relationship hurt and past experiences. - Supercharge your prayers with the spirit of wisdom and revelation. - Release the power of God to transform your husband so that he is built up in faith, in spirit and in character. The prayers in this book target the identity, mindset, attitude, behavior, and sexuality of men and bring them into alignment with the will of God for his life and family. The more supernatural husbands we have out there, the happier our homes will become and the knock-on effect will be enjoyed by our children, families, society and the Kingdom of God on earth. ABOUT THE AUTHORS In over twenty years, Vivien Rose has experienced every stage of the relationship cycle. She has been single, married, separated, divorced, reconciled and a single parent. Today, as an Evangelist, Teacher and Intercession, her passion in ministry is to teach singles couples how to avoid unnecessary mistakes, how to discern the will of God for their marriage and walk in understanding and love with one another within marriage. She is visionary founder of The Two Shall Be One, a teaching and intercessory ministry called to revive the nations, one family at a time. CO-AUTHOR Rose Sunday is a Minister of God, who has faced and overcome the frustration and challenges which many singles-in-waiting deal with; such as delay, disappointment, and relationship break ups. Called to the ministry of intercession, both Evangelist Vivien and Minister Rose carry a burden for the revival of nations and restoration of men, women and families.

One of the most striking features of life in the Catholic Church today is the ever-widening gap between its official teaching on marriage and sexual morality and the practice of most of its lay members. The book seeks to bridge this gap in two ways: It considers some of the tacit assumptions about marriage and sexual morality in today's society, since these affect Catholics as much as everybody else. It also considers the Church's teaching in some of these areas and explores new ways of putting it across so that it can make sense to ordinary lay Catholics. In doing so the author draws on contemporary writing as well as bringing her own reflections and experience of living the Church's teaching to bear on the subject. The book is aimed at married couples, those considering marriage as well as clergy and those involved in marriage preparation and counselling. Anita Dowsing was born in Copenhagen in 1944. She was brought up as a member of Denmark's tiny Catholic community, but has spent most of her adult life in the United Kingdom. She has an M.A. in English Language and Literature from Copenhagen University, and a Ph.D. in Old English from the University of Wales. Anita Dowsing has spent most of her working life in Adult Religious Education in the Diocese of East Anglia as Co-ordinator of the Norwich Deanery Team, a member of the Diocesan Religious Education Commission and, currently, the Diocesan Marriage and Family Life Commission. She was a member of the East Anglia Steering Group for the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales 'Listening 2004' project (listening to family experience in every diocese), and was one of the facilitators at the Bishops Conference Working Group which produced resource material on marriage and family life for parish use. She is married with an adult daughter.

This unique book will assist those called to marriage to live out the wonderful, beautiful, and challenging mystery of married love by presenting a theology, spirituality, and morality of marriage in a widely accessible level. Dr. Perry Cahall encourages both engaged and married couples to understand the real nature and purpose of marriage as God has created it. He includes insightful "Self-Discovery" discussion questions to help couples process presented information. "Questions That Might Be on Your Mind" will also engage the reader through the "real world" issues couples confront today.