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I read this a few days ago and it seems to align with what you are saying here regarding “dead ends.”
We have free will. The Blessed Theotokos said YES to God. She could've said NO. She said YES. Did God already know she would? Absolutely.
The red one about anxiety!what book is that?
The red one about anxiety!
Extremely good. He really knows how to baptize psychology into the mind of the Church. Here’s, the table of contents and my favorite section from it:very nice! how is it?
Extremely good. He really knows how to baptize psychology into the mind of the Church. Here’s, the table of contents and my favorite section from it:
Extremely good. He really knows how to baptize psychology into the mind of the Church. Here’s, the table of contents and my favorite section from it:
There were areas that stuck out to me! Super helpful. However, the only part I didn’t understand was the humility being “concrete.” What do you think about that and what he may be trying to express there?anything specific stand out (aside from what you already shared)?
There were areas that stuck out to me! Super helpful. However, the only part I didn’t understand was the humility being “concrete.” What do you think about that and what he may be trying to express there?
I thought so too!not sure, that’s interesting
I thought so too!
Same here. I wonder if the concrete is our acceptance of ourselves as sinners in vulnerability instead of trying to hide things in shame/guilt. But, I could be wrong.indeed, might need to chew on that.
Same here. I wonder if the concrete is our acceptance of ourselves as sinners in vulnerability instead of trying to hide things in shame/guilt. But, I could be wrong.
I read this last night and have been pondering it. It seemed to go along with this thread and was wondering what y’all’s thoughts were on it? It seems that worry should be eradicated regarding spouses if one is to accept this passage as the truth and one should just focus on prayer and being open to God’s gifts along the path of this life as we grow closer to Him. Trust is a hard virtue to develop…
True. Why do you think he says that along with everything else?true, but it also says to talk to qualified people who can help keep our eyes open.
True. Why do you think he says that along with everything else?
Oh, I agree. After re-reading it I see that he is talking about within a marriage for that portion and not necessarily for guidance before.because we’re fallen and need each other.
Oh, I agree. After re-reading it I see that he is talking about within a marriage for that portion and not necessarily for guidance before.
Nevertheless, the view of others before, is well taken into account. Trust me on this, lol! Many times I wished I had listened. But God had his own plans! and I had a lot to learn.gotcha
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