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Monthly Marriage Moments & Parenting Pointers
Below are your Marriage Moments and Parenting Pointers for January, 2022 
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 we start a new year on January 1, perhaps it would be enlightening for your family to learn how other religions understand God. Explore A World of Faith. What is universal? What is unique
MARRIAGE MOMENTS*
971. Jan. 3: The Epiphany is a feast of kings, camels, and stars. (Mt. 2:1-12) But what does it mean for a married couple today? Take a moment this week to look at a star together. Remember that God’s love for you and your love for each other is bigger than this world and the sky.
972. Jan. 10: A new year has begun. Perhaps you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution. Perhaps not. Today, just think about today! What kindness can you offer your beloved today.
973. Jan. 17: Martin Luther King talked a lot about racial equality. What about equality in Marriage? Are both of you equally good at cooking, mechanical things, sewing, small talk? Probably not. Even though your spouse may have a natural talent for a particular task, try trading chores for a day, just for fun.
974. Jan. 24: Because we are humans, we have eyes, ears, hands, feet, and many other body parts. Ideally, they all work together. Is there any part of your body that sometimes gives you trouble? How might your beloved aid or comfort you? Ask.
975. Jan. 31: Love is patient, kind, truthful, hopeful, enduring…Love is not jealous, pompous, inflated, rude, quick-tempered, brooding. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8) Tell your beloved which positive quality you think they are strong in.
*Marriage Moments go out to individuals on Mondays. For Sunday bulletins use the Sunday immediately before the above date.
PARENTING POINTERS*
971. Jan. 7: Many children are baptized soon after birth and much later confirmed. Others come to Baptism as adults. What difference has Baptism made in your life? Really! Think about something specific. Once you have your own answer, talk to your children about their baptisms. Perhaps show photos. Reenact it.
972. Jan. 14: The Covid Pandemic has prompted us to think much more about healthy habits. Ask each family member what health habit is easiest or most difficult for them? For example, brushing teeth, washing hands, coughing into your elbow, wearing a mask…)
973. Jan. 21: If you are blessed to have children, no matter how aggravating they may be at times, remember those who have lost a child through miscarriage or abortion. Pray for couples trying to conceive. Fertility is a daunting responsibility. If you know someone who has had an abortion, do they know about Project Rachel?
974. Jan. 28: Perhaps your family has gotten some nice Christmas gifts. During these mostly indoor days of winter, challenge each family member to let go of something they no longer need – a toy, a piece of clothing, a book, old papers…
*Parenting Pointers go out to individuals on Fridays. For Sunday bulletins, use the closest Friday.© 2022 Susan Vogt
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