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"Here
are some of my notes from the talks. This was a very
interesting lecture. No one dozed off! . And when each talk was over,
people began to talk about what they heard. Dr Reynolds is a captivating
speaker. And what he has to say is based on years of observation and
discussion. He is not a light weight speaker After you listen you will
want to pass this on to others!" Don Lourie
Bishop ILIA Katre, with his beloved wife, Helen, shared 39 years of married life and raised two children before her death in 2001. He was consecrated as Bishop of the Albanian Orthodox Diocese of America in Constantinople (Istanbul) on May 12, 2002. He speaks on marriage from the church fathers and mothers and from real life. His stories are informative and endearing.
CD 1 & 2 The Purpose and Blessing of Marriage
Marriage aids in our salvation and of those around us
CD 3 & 4 Forbidden Marriage
Who can't one marry and why. Consequences of Divorce
CD 5 & 6 Orthodox Betrothal Service
A detailed explanation of these ancient prayers
CD 7 & 8 Orthodox Crowning Service
The actual marriage service. Questions and Answers
Note: MP3-CD contains all talks on one CD as MP3 audio files.
Talk
1
The Purpose and Blessing of Marriage
- The mission of the church is to serve. Also our mission in marriage is to serve. We are co-workers with God. Teach by example how to serve others. Couples should pray together. Practice fasting to what is reasonable for the couple.
- Read scripture together. And use the scripture as a measure of how we are doing. Have the fear of God. We should be in awe of the all that God is doing and done for us. The couple should have similar and shared values. These should be discussed before marriage.
- Marriage is a reflection of the Kingdom of God. In marriage we find sanctification both spiritually and physically. Husband and wife are not equal but they do compliment each other.
- The uncreated energy of God is at work within the relationship of marriage. In Genesis, God gave everything created the power to procreate and said it was good.
- God has given us everything we need to fulfill our potential that God has purposed for us. Wives are to order life in a way that shows unity in the relationship. Husband to love the wife as himself. They are one.
- Each is a helpmate for the other. A helpmate for salvation. Marriage is a lifelong commitment . What God has ordered is for our good and happiness.
- Marriage is to channel our gift of sexuality. Sex outside of marriage is sinful and leads to disease, depression and heartache. Sexuality in marriage is a gift. Christ blessed the sanctity of marriage by attending the marriage in Cana.
Talk 2
Forbidden Marriage
- Certain persons are forbidden to marry based on spiritual and civil laws. Cannot marry close relatives by blood or by spiritual relationship. A brother cannot marry his god-sister. God parents should only baptize children of one sex.
- Cannot marry if one has taken monastic or clerical vows.
- Cannot marry if married twice before.
- Christians are forbidden to marry non Christians.
- How to prevent divorce.
- Get couple into counsel with others. Couple must go to confession. Must discuss problems with others is a peaceful setting.
Talk
3 & 4
Orthodox Betrothal and Crowning Service
- We were created to be married. If not married one should dedicate his life to God's work.
- The betrothal service prayers date to the 8th century. The prayers establish a couple's trust in the promises of God. The rings testifies to the power of the Holy Spirit. Parents should pray for God to send a suitable mate for their children.
- These two talks are a reading of the prayers of the betrothal and crowning services with extensive comments.
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