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May 2023
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Part 2: How to Prepare for Marriage (wit...

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Dr. Edward Sri continues his conversation with his wife and Fr. Mike Schmitz. They continue their conversation on marriage and how to best prepare yourself for this vocation. They also discuss some of the challenges of marriage and why God is so essential for a good marriage.

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The goal of marriage is for our hearts to change and become more like Jesus’ heart.

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