About Our Apostolate:
Mission Statement: Founded on the truth that God himself chose the Sacrament of Marriage to reveal
His love to the world, our mission is that married couples will become a radiant sign
of God's Love in this world so to become contagious witnesses of His love to all they
encounter in their day to day lives. Our hope is that the sacredness of marriage will
penetrate many hearts and elevate marriage to its original state, that of, holiness,
mystical oneness and indissolubility.
Spirituality: The spirituality of Marriages for Mary is rooted in seeking guidance
and intercession from Mary, the Mother of God, and to lead couples to live out fully and
joyfully the vocation of marriage. We take Our Lady as a role model and seek Jesus' help
with immediacy and confidence, as "Do whatever He tells you" (John 2:5) Gerard and
Rita have experienced firsthand the powerful intercession of the Mother of God in
their own lives when their marriage was miraculously saved from divorce. They strive
to live out their marriage vocation based on Our Lady's words, "Do whatever
he tells you" (John 2:5) and He tells us to "Love one another as I love you" (John
13:34). How does Jesus love us? His love is merciful, unconditional, everlasting, but
above all, it is sacrificial. It is in this sacrificial love, each spouse laying down their life for
the other, that the fullness of joy is attained. "They are called to grow continually in
their communion through day-to-day fidelity to their marriage promise of total mutual
self-giving." (CCC1644)
Prayer to Our Lady of the Eternal Light
Our Motto: "With God, all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26)
We aim for couples to be strengthened in hope, knowing that God's ways are not our
ways and that the power of God is obtainable through the sacramental graces entitled
to us through the Sacrament of Marriage.
Our Vision: That married couples would come to know wholeheartedly that marriage
is a sacred covenant, graciously institued by God, the Father. The reality of
this truth will transform married love and ultimately transform the world. Our vision
is that marriage will be restored to its original state and that married love will bring
forth light, life and hope in this world.
Goal: Realize, Restore, Renew and Revolutionize
Realize: That couples will realize that marriage is a divine plan, created by God
to be everlasting...."God himself is the author of Marriage" (CCC #1603)
Restore: That couples will have confidence in restoration and believe that the
covenant of marriage and its sacredness can be restored to its original state
Renew: That couples will know that renewal is possible and come to desire and
experience New Life in Christ
Revolutionize: That the number of joy filled couples will spread and
revolutionize the state of marriage and family in this world at this time.
Prayer Intention:
May the selfless, sacrificial Love of Christ be poured into our hearts as we strive
to love each other as He loves us.
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