Couples For Christ

Christian Life Program Talk 10

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pictured as a wheel
of a cart.
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rim.
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sacraments.
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tradition, the
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Study
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learn more
preachings. about God.
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to God's because
work.
it touches the most basic
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attitudes we have of ourselves
the heart
and our of a servant.
independence. To
Mt 20:26-28.
serve others is to be humble.
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world life.
at large.
Ways we can serve:
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to experience theis not
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fullness of Christian life.
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Mention invitation
Christian fellowship. to
join Couples for Christ,
• Worship in liturgies, prayer
which will
meetings, be discussed
conferences.
fully
• Coming next week.
together for teaching
and formation.
• Serving together.
• Social gatherings.
In the Catholic tradition, the
most important tool for
spiritual growth are the
sacraments.
They are the main channels
of God's grace for our lives.
The Sacraments
Though confession is required only
once a year, we should avail of this
more often.
We recommend frequent
confession and communion.
Though communion is required
only once a year, we should receive
communion much more frequently,
with the proper disposition.
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Conclusion.
 Couples For Christ
Christian Life Program Talk 10

Growing
in
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