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Front matter and copyright permissions document for “Marriage in the Kingdom,” including Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur entries, publication and ordering details, and reproduction/permission notices for quoted sources. It introduces the purpose of the retreat-based journey assembled from parish retreats held in Ontario (1980–1991), outlining reading-from-cover guidance, reflective practice, and suggested individual or couple/group formats with opening and closing prayers, discussion, and blessings.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatDOCX

Pages416

Reading Time2 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Usage guidance for individuals and couples

Group retreat format

Contents

Opening Prayer - Closing Prayer

Chapter 1. Heartbreaks! Heartbreaks! Heartbreaks!

Chapter 2. Living With Persons or Dying With Things?

Chapter 3. Dialogue is to Love, what Blood is to Life.

Chapter 4. Creation, Visible Sign of Our Invisible God.

Chapter 5. Our First Parents and What They Did.

Chapter 6. Temptation Can Mesmerize, Poison and Kill.

Chapter 7. Visible Signs of Sin's Poison.

Chapter 8. The World You Were Born Into.

Chapter 9. A Light Comes into Our Darkness.

Nihil Obstat: Rev.Jacques Gervais,O.M.I., D. Th. January 27, 1997. Imprimatur: Msgr. Roger Morin, P.A. Vicar General Archdiocese of Ottawa. 1247 Kilborn Place Ottawa, Ontario Canada. K1H 6K9 (Seal) January 29, 1997. “The Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur are declarations that a book is considered to be free from doctrinal or moral error. The declaration does not imply that contents of the book could not be expressed otherwise.” © Raymond G. Poulin, 1997. No part of this book may be reproduced in any way without permission, asked for and received in writing, from the publisher. Publisher: Deacon Raymond G. Poulin, 1859 Axminster Court, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. K1C 1Z5. For prices and ordering information, email: rpoulin@magma.ca. ~ Fourth printing fourth revision. January 30, 2001 ISBN 0-9681781-1-1 MARRIAGE IN THE KINGDOM by Deacon Raymond Permissions. Excerpts From “THE JERUSALEM BIBLE,” by Alexander Jones, ed. Copyright (c) 1966 by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd. and Doubleday, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc. Used by permission of Doubleday, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc. ~ Excerpts from “The Mystical City of God.” by Venerable Mary of Agreda (A Popular Abridgement) reprinted with specific permission; copyrighted 1971 by AMI Press, Washington, N.J. 07882. Address, The World Apostolate of Fatima, Mountain View Road P.O. Box 976 Washington New Jersey. 07882 Tel. 908-689-1700 Fax 908-690-6279. ~ Excerpts from the “City of God.” by St. Augustine, Penguin Books. 27 Wrights Lane, London, U. K. W8 5TZ 1320 words (pages 903-906) Translation copyright Henry Bettenson 1972, reproduced by permission of Penguin Books Limited. Publication in 1984 by Richard Clay Limited, Bungay, Suffolk. U.K.. ~ Excerpts from “The Conspiracy of God, the Holy Spirit in Us.” by Father John C. Haughey, s.j., Loyola University, 6525 North Sheridan Road Chicago Ill 60626. Used with specific permission of Father John C. Haughey, s.j. Reprinted in 1996 by Claretian Press, Fax 011 63 2921 7429. ~ “... when the Spirit of Truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as from himself but will say only what he has learnt; and he will tell you of the things to come. He will glorify me, since all he tells you will be taken from what is mine.” Jesus of Nazareth. (John 16:13-15) “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” With eternal gratitude to each and every Person along the way, who shared with me the joy and happiness of living in the Kingdom of God, and to Father Lucien Nourry, s.m.m. who guided me with the finger of God, and to Father Jean-Guy LeMarier, o.m.i. and the staff at Saint Paul's University who fed me the word of God, and to Father Germain Gendron, s.m.m. who watched over me in the name of God, and to Archbishop Joseph-Aurele Plourde who welcomed me into the service of God, and to Monsignor Wilfrid Bray, who in his simplicity and transparency showed me the holiness of God, and to Dearest Florence, vessel of Love and window to the Kingdom of God, and to Mother Mary, for showing me the Light of God, and to The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. Amen. Introduction. The journey you are about to begin was assembled from a number of parish retreats titled “Marriage in the Kingdom.” These retreats took place in Ontario Canada,during the years 1980-1991. To every person who attended and helped me (through their participation) in developing the series, in God’s name, I thank you. The chapters in this book are in order of priority, where your spiritual growth and development are concerned. Before making any major decisions, read "Marriage in the Kingdom." from cover to cover, to see and understand how everything fits together. It is crucial that you read a little at a time, reflect, meditate, self-examination, practice, then taste the next "plate from this spiritual buffet." I am also sharing

FAQs

What do “Nihil Obstat” and “Imprimatur” mean in this book?

They are declarations that a book is considered free from doctrinal or moral error. The declaration does not imply the contents could not be expressed otherwise.

How should readers approach the “Marriage in the Kingdom” journey according to the introduction?

Readers are guided to read from cover to cover, taking it a little at a time, reflecting, meditating, practicing self-examination, and tasting the next section through mindful engagement.

What is the suggested format for couples reading the book together?

The opening prayer is said together, then one or more numbered sections are read with spouses taking turns. After discussion, the closing prayer is said, followed by a blessing on each other and a good night kiss.

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