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Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsMany engaged couples become anxious when they discover areas of difference.Different expectations. Different communication styles. Different family experiences....
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsIn marriage preparation, couples often expect to learn information.What they may not expect is to learn how to listen.Yet listening is one of the most important...
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsOne of the realities of parish ministry is that many couples do not fully realize the weight of married life until after the wedding.During engagement, hope is...
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsMany engaged couples want to appear “ready.” They want to give the impression that things are going well and that they have everything figured out.Yet beneath the...
Clergy Corner: For Pastors & DeaconsOne of the most important gifts we can offer engaged couples is helping them understand that marriage is not simply a relationship milestone or a wedding...
Most engaged couples want to do “the right thing.” They want the Church’s blessing, and they want to begin marriage well. At the same time, many couples arrive overwhelmed—busy schedules, financial pressures, family dynamics, and emotional stress often crowd out deeper reflection.
In parish ministry, time is precious. You are carrying many responsibilities, and marriage preparation is often one more important task in an already full calendar.