Summary: Unity, permanence, holiness, reverence, glory: "For no man ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' This is a great mystery, and I mean in reference to Christ and the church" (Eph 5:29-32).<br> This is where I get to tell you some wonderful news from here on the home front about the Catholic Evangelista apostolate. The next series, Somata, on physical healing begins September 12!<br> <br> <br> Thank you to my newest Friends of the Show, Norma C; Natalie C; and Chris G, for loving and lifting me! Friends of the Show get all Premium Content and monthly meet-ups with Sonja: We're studying the Book of Romans!<br> <br> <br> LOVE the Word® is a Bible study method based on Mary’s own practice: lectio without the Latin. Get the book based on Sonja’s method in the right margin, How to Pray Like Mary. <br> L | Listen (Receive the Word via audio or video.)<br> <br> <br> O | Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)<br> Has the Holy Spirit brought to mind a way you are thankful for your spouse or community? What can you do to show them your appreciation and gratitude? What do you want to say to Him about that?<br> V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)<br> Tell Him everything in your heart right now. <br> Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.<br> E | Entrust (May it be done to me according to your word!)<br> Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful. Enkindle in them the fire of Your love, and there shall be a new creation, and You shall renew the face of the earth. Amen. +<br> Connect<br> Take the next step in your healing journey. Join me in Sacred Healing, where I'm offering healing prayer livestreams, Bible studies, LOVE the Word® takeaways, a healing masterclass and other courses, a dynamic phone app, and a flourishing community to help you experience deeper healing. <br> <br> What We Discussed | Show Notes<br> Overview:<br> Minutes 00:12:00 – Catholic Encyclopedia on Ephesians 5:22-33<br> Minutes 12:01-24:00 – final thoughts on cherishing one another in marriage and other vocations<br> Minutes 24:01-36:00 – next series is on physical healing<br> Minutes 36:01-48:00 – news from home and ministry<br> Transcript<br> Click here for a transcript of the show.
