Holy Cross Connection, Spiritual Gems from the Holy Cross Bookstore Holy Cross Connection, #9: Presv. Kerry Pappas - Becoming One: Weekly Insights to Nurture Your Marriage
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May 28, 2025 
Kerry Pappas, a licensed marriage and family therapist and coordinator for Clergy Couple Care, shares insights from her book, 'Becoming One.' She discusses the significance of nurturing modern marriages in today's fast-paced world, highlighting the importance of dedicated communication. Topics include maintaining positive interaction ratios and fostering sincerity in relationships. Kerry draws parallels between marriage and life's challenges, emphasizing teamwork and reflection as key to navigating turbulent waters. Her work aims to support couples with practical resources for deeper connections.
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Create Sacred Space for Marriage
- Couples should create sacred spaces dedicated solely to nurturing their marriage.
- Regular attention helps maintain and grow the marriage relationship amidst busy family life.
Marriage as Spiritual Ascent
- Marriage work draws couples closer to each other and to Christ simultaneously.
- Becoming one flesh means growing in love centering Christ in the relationship.
Weekly Marriage Practice
- Spend about half an hour weekly using the book's exercises to foster closeness.
- Make it a disciplined routine to deepen your relationship continually.
