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How does Amoris Laetitia apply to your life? What is the vocation of marriage?
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June 2016

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The Joy of Love
Amoris Laetitia "Bootcamp"

We're still reading through chapter 4 of Pope Francis's post-synodal exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" (The Joy of Love), until June 8!

"Love hopes all things" (1 Cor 13:7).
Pope Francis: "[Hoping all things] does not mean that everything will change in this life. It does involve realizing that, though things may not always turn out as we wish, God may well make crooked lines straight and draw some good from the evil we endure in this world" (Amoris Laetitia, no. 116).

Supernatural hope keeps our eyes on eternity. Today, entrust problems into God's hands and ask him to "make the crooked straight."
Understanding Catholicism  
The Vocation of Marriage 

When the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a Christian vocation, it is saying that the couple's relationship is more than simply their choice to enter a social and legal institution. Marriage is a call from God and a path to holiness.   
Featured Blog: Happily Even After  
Welcoming the Stranger
Is there a new member in your local community? A new neighbor? Stacey shares the recent story of how her family welcomed an old friend into their home. Read more for Stacey's reflections on the importance of hospitality and how generosity reflects the Paschal Mystery.   



Book of the Month 
Sexuality Explained: A Guide for Parents and Children
By Louise Kirk

Reviewed by Mary Ann Paulakonis

Louise Kirk provides a how-to guide for parents in explaining the topic of sexuality to their children at various ages. Kirk does this through a series of dialogues between a parent and a child. This insightful book abides by Catholic teachings on sexuality within the bounds of marriage. Are you unsure of how to bring up this sensitive topic appropriately with your children? Check out this book!
 
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In This Issue
Amoris Laetitia Bootcamp
Understanding Catholicism: The Vocation of Marriage
Featured Blog: Happily Even After
Book Review: Sexuality Explained: A Guide for Parents and Children
For Your Marriage Pinterest Page
Marriage Tip of the Month
June 5, 2016: 
"When the Lord saw her, He was moved with pity for her" (Lk 7:11-17). We are reminded today that God is with us in the midst of our sufferings. Pray with your family for all special intentions- regardless of how impossible it seems for them to be fulfilled.
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