Sacrament of Matrimony — Fireproof?
Hey all!
Hope everyone enjoyed the movie and is looking forward to finding out how it ends. Given the one-week lull in between, here are some quotes to help you remember what happened in the first part:
Michael Simmons: I realised that it wasn’t my marriage that was broken. I just didn’t know how to make it work.
Caleb Holt: Marriage isn’t fireproof.
Michael Simmons: Fireproof doesn’t mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it.
Michael Simmons: The sad part about it is, when most people promise for better or for worse, they really only mean for the better.
John Holt: But this is not based on feelings. It’s a decision.
John Holt: Has she thanked you for anything you’ve done the last 20 days?
Caleb Holt: No! And you’d think after I washed the car, I’ve changed the oil, do the dishes, cleaned the house, that she would try to show me a little bit of gratitude. But she doesn’t! In fact, when I come home, she makes me like I’m – like I’m an enemy! I’m not even welcome in my own home, Dad. That is what really ticks me off! Dad, for the last three weeks, I have bent over backwards for her. I have tried to demonstrate that I still care about this relationship. I bought her flowers, which she threw away. I have taken her insults and her sarcasm, but last night was it. I made dinner for her. I did everything I could to demonstrate that I care about her, to show value for her, and she spat in my face! She does not deserve this, Dad. I’m not doing it anymore! How am I supposed to show love to somebody over and over and over who constantly rejects me?
John Holt: [touches, then leans against cross] That’s a good question.
Now that that has reminded you of the movie, here are the instructions for your journal entry (for those who haven’t gotten around to doing it yet):
1. Name 3 “ingredients” that you think are essential to make a marriage work and the reasons for your choice.
2. Lift up in prayer, a married couple that you know and write your prayer petition or thanksgiving to Jesus.
See you on Saturday! And have a wonderful week =)
In Christ,
Stephanie
Journal Entry – Sacrament of Holy Communion
Hello dear brothers and sisters in Christ!
Here’s a mid-week reminder to do your journal reflection! This past weekend (25 July), we discussed the sacrament of Holy Communion in which we receive the Eucharist. As mentioned at the end of class (it was a packed lesson, and I don’t suppose you remember!), your journal activity should consist of two parts:
- Read John 6:26-66 in silence. Contemplate the meaning of this passage. Ask yourself: What is Jesus saying in these passages in the Gospel? Why did many of his disciples leave him?
- Write an entry responding to the question: “What does the Eucharist mean to me?”
I hope you all remember the key points of this lesson as you journal. Bear in mind that in receiving the Eucharist, we receive the real Body and Blood of Christ. Remember the concept of ‘transubstantiation‘ which refers to the transformation (changing) of the substance (nature) of the bread and wine. (As opposed to the transformation of the form (appearance), a la Transformers 
)
Refer to those other Biblical passages about the Eucharist if that will help you with your reflection. And I hope that this activity and lesson will help you appreciate the Mass even more!
In Christ,
Stephanie
