Often times we think about that scripture in terms of the body of the Church – but I realize that God’s divine plan for humans really begins with the first sacrament He gave us – marriage. Whether we are married or the child of marriage, the foundation of the human family, one man and one woman per God’s design, is truly the foundation of civilization. A strong and godly marriage = strong family = strong civiliation. I am reminded to be cognizant of the power of prayer as THE primary tool to guard that foundation.
When I tell people that my wife Nancy and I have been married 45 years, I almost always hear “Wow!” and “That’s great.” I appreciate those comments, but where we are today has been a journey. We didn’t have an awesome marriage for a very long time.