Episode 28: Unity in Marriage | Part 2
Jake & Bob continue the series on unity in marriage by laying out the five pathways to marital communion. The first of these pillars is the spiritual connection to God and each other. This is the foundation for everything else in the marriage. You may have heard it suggested to pray together as a couple but didn’t try or gave up because it felt awkward. The hosts give practical tips on how to make the spiritual life a foundation without it being awkward. Be encouraged and challenged by this week’s episode.
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Show Notes
Guiding Quote
“"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11
Key Points
We are made in the image and likeness of God. The Trinity is a communion so we are built for communion
Couples who worship together have a 90% chance of staying together for life. Those who pray together have a 99% chance to stay together
Advice on how to pray together as a couple that isn’t awkward
The spiritual connection in marriage the foundation for everything else
God is love. If you’re saying you don’t want God in the relationship, you’re saying you don’t want love in the relationship
Five pathways to marital communion
Spiritual
Emotional
Companionship
Teamwork
Sexual Unity
Practical Application
Practical steps for growing the unity of marriage this week
Pray an Our Father together
Pray the Liturgy of the Hours together
Pray a decade of the Rosary together
