I'm going outside of my normal format today and instead of reflecting on the daily Scriptures, I want to share a marriage reflection. I hope you'll indulge me.
Today, August 1, 2026, is my 46th wedding anniversary. Michelle and I were married August 1, 1980. We were married at my boyhood parish of Mary, Help of Christians in Fairborn, OH. I had just turned 20 years old. It was another era, as most people who even marry today are usually in their late 20's or early 30's.
Our marriage has been like most other long term marriages. We've had our ups and downs, but the ups have outnumbered the downs exponentially. Truth be told, our marriage changed dramatically after we both gave our lives to Christ. When you put Christ at the center of your life (as an individual) and your marriage (as a couple), your priorities and outlook on life change for the better. I love Michelle more now than the day we got married, and more today than I did yesterday. I'm pretty sure that's a trend that will continue until they put me in the ground.
Michelle and I pray for marriages every day. I hope you'll join us in that endeavor. Because marriage can be a tough gig. But when our marriages mirror the marriage of Christ to His Church, all will be well.
Father, bless all marriages. May love for Christ imbue every married couple, that we may live out our vocation deepening our love daily. Amen.
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