Romantic Love V Christian Love

[springbreeze]

Dear friends

Valentine’s day got me thinking…In society people are by and large taken with romance and romantic love. As Catholics we are taught to give the love of Christ to our spouses.

In the climate of an ever increasing divorce rate…What kind of love do you think should take precedence in a marriage and what has caused your marriage to endure over the years in the ‘love’ department, eg companionship, romance, respect, faith, patience etc etc

Happy Valentine’s day to all you couples!!

God Bless you and much love and peace to you

Teresa

 

[rayne89]

Can I pick all of the above? A christian love which is a very sacrificial love ofcourse is key to a solid marriage. Romance alone will not get you through those bumps in the road. But romanantic love isn’t a bad thing. I think if all of our concentration is on sacrifice and being a Godly spouse (which is important don’t misunderstand) I think we will miss some of the fun and an enjoyment that should be part of a solid marriage.
Faith, prayer, patience, forgiveness, sacrifice - have all been key in my marriage. But being affectionate and playful, writing little lunchbox love notes, putting on some enticing lingerie, having tickle fights are what makes everyday moments special. A few days ago we had the radio on and the song that was the theme from our prom came on. We just slow danced right in the middle of the living room (with our daughter rolling her eyes at us). I closed my eyes and went back 16 years. Maybe it was silly but it’s important to remember why you fell in love in the first place.