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In today’s world, the usual way people get married is ‘met her, was attracted to her, married her.’
There are some biblical marriages which are examples of a less-travelled path.
Eve was created from Adam’s rib.
Abraham sent his servant to a far-away land to find a wife for his son. As we all know, God worked a miracle and the beautiful Rebekah agreed to marry a man she had never even seen, having faith in God.
The story of Tobias is also interesting. Sarah is possessed by a demon who kills any man she tries to marry. The angel Raphael comes to Tobias and tells him about Sarah, and how she was destined to be his wife from eternity. Upon hearing this, Tobias falls deeply in love with his kinswoman Sarah and marries her.
The people cast lots to choose a husband for Mary. And the lot fell on Joseph. In ancient times, casting lots was seen as deferring the decision to God.
These stories inspired me greatly. I’m discerning my vocation as well, so I’m curious to know… What are some saints or ordinary people that you know of, who got married in unusual ways? Would love to hear your stories.
There are some biblical marriages which are examples of a less-travelled path.
Eve was created from Adam’s rib.
Abraham sent his servant to a far-away land to find a wife for his son. As we all know, God worked a miracle and the beautiful Rebekah agreed to marry a man she had never even seen, having faith in God.
The story of Tobias is also interesting. Sarah is possessed by a demon who kills any man she tries to marry. The angel Raphael comes to Tobias and tells him about Sarah, and how she was destined to be his wife from eternity. Upon hearing this, Tobias falls deeply in love with his kinswoman Sarah and marries her.
The people cast lots to choose a husband for Mary. And the lot fell on Joseph. In ancient times, casting lots was seen as deferring the decision to God.
These stories inspired me greatly. I’m discerning my vocation as well, so I’m curious to know… What are some saints or ordinary people that you know of, who got married in unusual ways? Would love to hear your stories.