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What is "Amoris Laetita" and how does it apply to your life? Learn about the joy of love and more in this edition of Marriage Monthly.
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May 2016

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The Joy of Love   
Amoris Laetitia "Bootcamp"  
 
Join us in reading through chapter 4 of Pope Francis's post-synodal exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" (The Joy of Love). Each day will have a short section of the text and a suggestion of how to live it in your marriage and family life.      
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 union which is a social and legal institution.    
Pope Francis Corner 
"Amoris Laetitia": The Joy of Love 

It's here! Pope Francis's prayerful reflections on marriage and the family will give married couples and families much solid guidance in their vocation of love.
Featured Blog: Created and Called into Love   
Jesus, I Trust in You

What are the chances of meeting your future spouse if they live 1,226 miles away? Katie shares her experience and God's hand in meeting Tommy. Read about their journey to each other through trust in Christ.
Book of the Month 
The Thrill of the Chaste 
By Dawn Eden 

Reviewed by Molly Boland 

Dawn Eden's memoir-style book The Thrill of the Chaste sheds light on the struggles of chastity and provides insight into the daily process of conversion of heart in a narrative manner which is sure to be engaging.    
Marriage in the News  
Divorcing with Adult Children:
The Unacknowledged Suffering 











Jane Gordon Julien delves into the unspoken effects of divorce on adult children and the lasting impact on their lives.    
In This Issue
Amoris Laetitia Bootcamp
Understanding Catholicism: The Vocation of Marriage
Pope Francis: "Amoris Laetitia" - The Joy of Love
Featured Blog: Created and Called into Love
Book Review: The Thrill of the Chaste
Marriage Tip of the Month
May 5, 2016: 
Balancing preferences in marriage can be tough. Never speaking your preference might cause resentment in you, but never yielding can hurt your spouse. Check in with your spouse to make sure each of you feels heard.  
 
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