Prayer for a Happy Marriage
Lord Jesus Christ, who by thy presence at the wedding feast at Cana didst bless the state of Holy Matrimony; and by thy love and favor hath raised marriage to the dignity of a sacrament: Grant that we may be ever faithful to the marriage vows that we have pledged. May all that we do bring us to greater love for each other and for thee. May no act of ours be unworthy in thy sight. May we never forget the ends for which matrimony has been instituted. And especially may we never, through selfishness, defile ourselves and our unity in mutual love by any action displeasing to thee. Teach us to trust in thy gracious mercy. May we gratefully receive children, and train and guide them with wise responsibility in the knowledge of thy love. Grant us the spiritual and temporal means to raise these children according to thy will. And may we worthily receive they grace and favor through the sacramental bond of marriage. May every expression of our love for one another be united to our love for thee. Who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen
(Adapted from Mother's Manual, by A. Francis Coomes, S.J., William J. Hirten Co., Inc., 1984)
The Ruth Institute exists to promote lifelong married love to the young by creating a social and economic climate favorable to marriage. Here at the Ruth Institute, we believe marriage is a key pro-life issue. The sexual revolution has taught us to think that sex is essentially sterile, and is nothing but a recreational activity, with no moral or social significance. Hence, we have come to think we are entitled to unlimited sexual activity without a live baby resulting. And we think we can safely act as if we have perfectly functioning contraception. Since neither of these points is true, we are almost certain to end up with pregnancies we can't handle in relationships we can't sustain. These are the situations which convince women they need abortion.
Humanae Vitae’s 40th anniversary
Wisdom from two holy men named Paul
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted
http://www.catholicsun.org/bishop/071708bishop.html
Recommended Reading:
The Privilege of Being a Woman, by Alice Von Hildebrand, PH.D., Sapientia Press of Ave Maria University