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“The Marriage Well:
An Oasis for Couples”

Saturday, April 24, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Mary Jo PedersenJoin other couples and Mary Jo Pedersen, noted author and spiritual guide, for a day of refreshment for your marriage.

Mary Jo Pedersen has been a teacher, trainer and author in the areas of family ministry, marriage spirituality, and parenting for over twenty-five years. She writes for Catholic News Service’s “Faith Alive” series and has authored several books including her latest, For Better, For Worse, For God: Exploring the Holy Mystery of Marriage from Loyola Press. She has been married for forty years and has three grown children. She served on the staff of the Family Life Office in the Archdiocese of Omaha for twenty-five years and was formerly an advisor to the USCCB Committee on Marriage and Family.

The retreat will include presentations by Mary Jo, times for quiet reflection and sharing with your spouse, discussion, prayer and Eucharist (optional at
Shrine’s 5 p.m. Mass).

Topics include:

  • Explore the meaning of Christian marriage: What do we really promise?
  • The challenges and changes of everyday life together: Making the most of transitions.
  • Keep love alive and growing: Practical and effective ways to make it happen.

Schedule

9:00 a.m.     Registration
9:30 a.m.     Program (includes break)
12:30 p.m.   Lunch
1:45 p.m.    Afternoon session
                   (includes break)
4:45 p.m.    Conclusion
5:00 p.m.    Mass (optional)
6:00 p.m.    Dinner (optional)
                  Shrine Restaurant
                  (see registration coupon)

Optional informal
evening discussion with presenter
for those who wish.

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