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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Presents “God Chose You for Me”

August 2, 2024

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Presents “God Chose You for Me,” a Catholic Marital Experience

Honolulu, Hawaii – Worldwide Marriage Encounter is excited to announce a transformative event titled “God Chose You for Me,” a seven-hour experience designed to deepen the spiritual connection between married couples. This unique program is guided by a priest or deacon, a married couple, and a widow or widower who will share their personal experiences of building strong spiritual foundations within their own marriages

The experience begins with the exploration of matrimonial spirituality, rooted in the love shared between husband and wife as a reflection of God’s presence. Couples are invited to reflect on God’s love for humanity and His desire to be “one” with us for them to explore their own desires for one another.This journey helps their love to blossom and mature, ultimately strengthening their commitment.

“Once you have said ‘yes’ to the Sacrament of Matrimony, the primary way God calls you to Him is through your married relationship,” Father Larry Brault, one of the authors of the experience, said.

Throughout the day, couples will be guided in creating a personal couple prayer developed progressively after each chapter of reflection. This prayer will serve as a daily spiritual practice, reinforcing their commitment and spiritual bond.

Presenting team Bob and Melinda said about this experience: “It’s an experience of why you married in the first place and how you have grown in your love with God in the center.”

“God Chose You for Me” is about discovering the profound truth that married couples become an actual manifestation of God’s love and Christ in this world through the way you love each other. Couples are called to recapture their initial desire for each other, revealing how this desire reflects His desire to be in a relationship with us.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter invites all married couples to participate in this enriching experience and discover the presence of God within their marital covenant.

This seven-hour experience will be taking place on August 31st, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 511 Main Street, Holy Family Ohana Center,  511 Main Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. The cost to attend is $50 per couple. For more information, please visit www.hawaiiwwme.org. You are welcome to contact Dave and Sue Shanahan at shanahanwwme@gmail.com or by phone at (808)218-0844

About Worldwide Marriage Encounter:

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), established in 1968, is the original faith-based marriage enrichment program. WWME has transformed the lives of countless married couples. The program equips couples with tools to build and sustain a strong, faithful marriage in today’s world. The experience is also available to priests and religious members, helping them enhance their sacramental lives.

WWME presents 2,000 experiences in nearly 100 countries, with over 1,600 presenting teams in North America offering programs in English, Spanish, French, Korean and soon in Portuguese as well. The mission of WWME is to proclaim the value of marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world. The purpose of WWME is to assist happily married couples to make their good marriages even better.