- 3 honorable estates in life. Purpose of marriage, & example of Saints Peter & Fevronia of Murom. Prayer in marriage. (mp3 format)
September 01
Peter And Fevronia Of Murom
2014-09-14
SYNOPSIS:On the feast of Saint Peter and Fevronia of Murom, we speak about the example of their life, and the purpose of life in general and the three God pleasing states of life. All have the same aim and purpose, and most choose marriage. We concentrate on the state of marriage, noting its core agreement with monasticism, and its purpose, and how those who enter into it should view it and therefore prosper. This great mystery of Christ and the church is the first sacrament mentioned in the Bible, even before the incarnation and baptism: " Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." The purpose of marriage and how it is lived flows directly out of the nature of Who God is. After discussing the theology of marriage, then we have practical advice, since theology without practice is useless. The most important practical advice for those who are married is to pray with and especially for each other. This may seem obvious, but it is not easy, and alas, not common enough. Let us come us with a plan, and with the help of God, follow it.
2014-09-14
SYNOPSIS:On the feast of Saint Peter and Fevronia of Murom, we speak about the example of their life, and the purpose of life in general and the three God pleasing states of life. All have the same aim and purpose, and most choose marriage. We concentrate on the state of marriage, noting its core agreement with monasticism, and its purpose, and how those who enter into it should view it and therefore prosper. This great mystery of Christ and the church is the first sacrament mentioned in the Bible, even before the incarnation and baptism: " Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." The purpose of marriage and how it is lived flows directly out of the nature of Who God is. After discussing the theology of marriage, then we have practical advice, since theology without practice is useless. The most important practical advice for those who are married is to pray with and especially for each other. This may seem obvious, but it is not easy, and alas, not common enough. Let us come us with a plan, and with the help of God, follow it.
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