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Monthly Marriage Moments & Parenting Pointers
Below are your Marriage Moments and Parenting Pointers for March, 2021 
I offer you these tidbits of wisdom as prayer prompts to remind you (and your constituents) of the sacredness of marriage vows and the value of every child. The commitment to love a spouse forever, and the generous gift of life parents offer a child are indeed spiritual under-takings and cannot be done alone. May the God of Love be with you and your work.
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BONUS: As Lent is about to start but the pandemic is still with us, folks might not be ready to gather in Church for Stations of the Cross or cafeterias for fish fries. Try passing this idea on to your people: Have You Given Up on Giving Up?
MARRIAGE MOMENTS*
927. Mar. 1: At the transfiguration, God describes Jesus thus, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” (Mk. 9:7) As a historical figure, Jesus is no longer with us. But, as Christians we believe that the spirit of Jesus abides within each of us. Look at your beloved today and see Jesus. Listen to each other.
928. Mar. 8: Intl. Women’s Day is March 8. So what’s that got to do with your marriage? Hopefully each of you already have times when you take the lead. This day is mainly notable because women were not always valued to lead as much as men. Honor each other today.
929. Mar. 15: “I was blind and now I see” (John 9:25) In marriage we may not be physically blind but we still need to look deeply to understand the other’s hurts and fears in order to see the whole person.
930. Mar. 22: It’s been a long pandemic winter. Look for a surprise way to treat your beloved. Be silly. (Perhaps trace "I love you" on a stick of butter.) Be gallant. (Let the other go first or have the last piece.) Be sweet. (Leave a loving voicemail on his/her cell phone or a note of affection under their pillow.) Be creative.
931. Mar. 29: Palm Sunday reminds us that there is a time for rejoicing. Of course marriage will always have times of sorrow and testing, but today recall a joyous time in your life together – your wedding day, birth of a child, whatever…
*Marriage Moments go out to individuals on Mondays. For Sunday bulletins use the Sunday immediately before the above date.
PARENTING POINTERS*
PARENTING POINTERS*
927. Mar. 5: We’re about halfway through Lent. Has it made any difference to your family? During the pandemic it can seem like each day just merges into the next. It can get boring or tiring. Why not agree to do one common family sacrifice today. Maybe refuse to argue or agree to skip dessert.
928. Mar. 12: If you have more than one child, who is your favorite? What a terrible question to ask a parent! But there’s one wise answer: Each of them can be your favorite in a different way. Tell each of your children what makes them special to you.
929. Mar. 19: The Spring Equinox is on March 20 this year. Do you know what this has to do with Easter? Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon following the Spring Equinox. That’s why it changes every year. Explain this to your child and you’ll probably sound pretty smart.
930. Mar. 26: In the Christian tradition next week is Holy Week. It’s a combination of rejoicing, eating a sacred meal together, humility, and death. What a strange combination all packed into one week of ritual. Consider doing a home foot washing ritual.
* Parenting Pointers go out to individuals on Fridays. For Sunday bulletins, use the closest Friday.© 2021 Susan Vogt
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