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Cardinal Wuerl promulgated a Pastoral Plan to implement Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (AL), on Sunday March 4, 2018. The fourth section of the Pastoral Plan stresses the importance of parish life. Today I want to present some thoughts for accompanying engaged couples that are presented in this section of the pastoral plan.

Marriage preparation does not begin when a person meets their future spouse or are engaged. “Marriage preparation begins at birth,” Pope Francis notes, and continues through each stage of our lives (AL, 208). The best way to discern or prepare for a vocation is to live one’s faith wholeheartedly and generously.

Cardinal Wuerl promulgated a Pastoral Plan to implement Pope Francis’ post-synodal apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, on Sunday March 4, 2018. The fourth section of the pastoral plan stresses the importance of parish life. Cardinal Wuerl introduces this section with these noteworthy comments:

One of the features of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening was the Presentation of the Oils. I was asked after the Mass was about the significance of these oils. I want to devote the column today to this important question.

Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! A very happy Easter to everyone who is here for Mass this Easter Sunday. All are welcome as we celebrate Easter and the feast of Christ rising from the dead.