AFFIRMATION

I wanted to share two tools Phil and I have learnt at our marriage preparation course. The first one is called the daily appreciation tool. It is a simple daily exercise where at least once a day you tell the other person one thing that you appreciate or find endearing or attractive about them. Phil and I have been doing this for about 2 months now and we have found it very valuable. Telling Phil one thing I appreciate about him each day has made me become more grateful of him and hearing him affirm me each day makes me feel loved and adored by him. The other exercise is something you can do every so often, rather than on a daily basis. You make a list of absolutely everything that is attractive about your partner. For each quality you then write how that quality (Physical, emotional or spiritual) affects you or makes you feel. For example: The way Phil plays and interacts with his nieces and nephews touches my heart and makes me feel happy and attracted to him. After you have written your lists you share them with each other. Phil and I found this exercise really wonderful. I definitely would recommend these tool to any couple.

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Today is the Feast of the birth of Mary.

Let us celebrate with Joy!

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.