Nihil Obstat: Rev. Jacques Gervais, O.M.I., D. Th.
January 27, 1997.
"The Nihil obstat and Imprimatur are a declaration that a book is considered to be free from doctrinal or moral error. The declaration does not imply that the contents of the book could not be expressed otherwise."
© Raymond G. Poulin, 1997.
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First printing March 1997. ISBN 0-9681781-0-3
Second printing, 1st revision, June 1997.
File B.060797/116791.
Third printing second revision August 2000
ISBN 0-9681781-1-1
MARRIAGE
IN
THE
KINGDOM
by
Deacon Raymond G. Poulin,
~
Permissions.
•Excerpts From "THE JERUSALEM BIBLE," by Alexander Jones, ed. Copyright (c) 1966 by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd. and Doubleday, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc. Used by permission of Doubleday, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
•Excerpts from “The Mystical City of God.” by Venerable Mary of Agreda (A Popular Abridgement) reprinted with specific permission; copyrighted 1971 by AMI Press, Washington, N.J. 07882. Address, The World Apostolate of Fatima, Mountain View Road P.O. Box 976 Washington New Jersey. 07882 Tel. 908-689-1700 Fax 908-690-6279.
•Excerpts from the "City of God." by St. Augustine, Penguin Books. 27 Wrights Lane, London, U. K. W8 5TZ 1320 words (pages 903-906) Translation copyright Henry Bettenson 1972, reproduced by permission of Penguin Books Limited. Publication in 1984 by Richard Clay Limited, Bungay, Suffolk. U.K..
•Excerpts from "The Conspiracy of God, the Holy Spirit in Us." by Father John C. Haughey, s.j., Loyola University, 6525 North Sheridan Road Chicago Ill 60626. Used with specific permission of Father John C. Haughey, s.j. Reprinted in 1996 by Claretian Press, Fax 011 63 2921 7429.
" . . . when the Spirit of Truth comes
he will lead you to the complete truth,
since he will not be speaking as from himself
but will say only what he has learnt;
and he will tell you of the things to come.
He will glorify me,
since all he tells you
will be taken from what is mine."
Jesus of Nazareth/John 16:13-15
+ + +
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
and the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you all."
Acknowledgements.
"With eternal gratitude
to each and every Person along the way,
who shared with me the joy and happiness
of living in the Kingdom of God,
and to
Father Lucien Nourry, s.m.m.
who guided me with the finger of God,
and to
Father Jean-Guy LeMarier, o.m.i.
and the staff at Saint Paul's University
who fed me the word of God,
and to
Father Germain Gendron, s.m.m.
who watched over me in the name of God,
and to
Archbishop Joseph-Aurele Plourde
who welcomed me into the service of God,
and to
Monsignor Wilfrid Bray,
who in his simplicity and transparency
showed me the holiness of God,
and to
Dearest Florence,
vessel of Love and window to the Kingdom of God,
and to
Mother Mary,
for showing me the Light of God,
and to
The Father,
The Son
and
The Holy Spirit.
Amen."
Introduction.
The journey you are about to begin, was assembled from a number of parish retreats titled, "Marriage in the Kingdom." These retreats took place in Ontario Canada, during the years 1980-1991. To every person who attended and helped me (through their participation) in developing the series, in God's name, I thank you.
The chapters in this book are in order of priority, where your spiritual growth and development are concerned. Before making any major decisions, read "Marriage in the Kingdom" from cover to cover, to see and understand how everything fits together. It is crucial that you read a little at a time, reflect, meditate, self-examination, practice, then taste the next "plate from this spiritual buffet." I am also sharing with you, how our King woke me from my sleep, and my extraordinary journey with Him, ever since.
If (for all kinds of reasons) you will be making the "Marriage in the Kingdom." journey "alone," remember, God is with you, dearest Mother Mary is with you, your guardian angel is with you, and through these words, I am with you.
Some couples will read "Marriage in the Kingdom" before retiring. The opening prayer is said together. One or more numbered sections are read, each spouse taking their turn to read. Once a section is read, they talk about it, agree, disagree, or improve on what they read and consider how their growth can blossom from the exchange. When they have read and talked enough for that session, the closing prayer is said. Then, a blessing on each other before a sweet good night kiss.
Other couples will meet as a group, either at home or at church, nominate a presider, greet each other with a sign of Peace, pray an opening prayer, take turns to read and discuss each section, have a little party and close with a prayer, hymn and a blessing.
If the gospel message in "Marriage in the Kingdom." helps you find new life and happiness in the Lord, please tell me about it. It’s important that we share with each other and help one another. Confidentiality will be respected.
May our Lord bless you, dear Child of God, as you begin this wonderful spiritual adventure.
Your brother in Christ Jesus, always...
Deacon Raymond