Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop | Diocese of Honolulu

Worldwide Marriage Encounter presents “God Chose You for Me,” a Catholic marital experience

Honolulu, Hawaii – Worldwide Marriage Encounter has announced an event titled “God Chose You for Me,” a seven-hour experience designed to deepen the spiritual connection between married couples. This program is guided by a priest or deacon, a married couple, and a widow or widower who will share their personal experiences of building strong spiritual foundations within their own marriages.

The experience begins with the exploration of matrimonial spirituality, rooted in the love shared between husband and wife as a reflection of God’s presence. Couples are invited to reflect on God’s love for humanity and His desire to be “one” with us to explore their own desires for one another. This journey helps their love to blossom and mature, ultimately strengthening their commitment.

“Once you have said ‘yes’ to the Sacrament of Matrimony, the primary way God calls you to Him is through your married relationship,” Father Larry Brault, one of the authors of the experience, said.

Throughout the day, couples will be guided in creating a personal couple prayer developed progressively after each chapter of reflection. This prayer will serve as a daily spiritual practice, reinforcing their commitment and spiritual bond.

Presenting team Bob and Melinda said about this experience: “It’s an experience of why you married in the first place and how you have grown in your love with God in the center.”

“God Chose You for Me” is about discovering that married couples become an actual manifestation of God’s love and Christ in this world through the way they love each other. Couples are called to recapture their initial desire for each other, revealing how this desire reflects His desire to be in a relationship with us.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter invites all married couples to participate in this enriching experience and discover the presence of God within their marital covenant.

This seven-hour experience will take place on August 31st, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holy Family Ohana Center, 511 Main Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. The cost to attend is $50 per couple. For more information, please visit www.hawaiiwwme.org or contact Dave and Sue Shanahan at shanahanwwme@gmail.com or by phone at (808)218-0844.

About Worldwide Marriage Encounter:

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), established in 1968, is the original faith-based marriage enrichment program. WWME has transformed the lives of countless married couples by equipping them with tools to build and sustain strong marriages. The program also supports priests and religious members in enhancing their sacramental lives.

WWME presents 2,000 experiences in nearly 100 countries, with over 1,600 presenting teams in North America offering programs in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Korean and soon Portuguese. The mission of WWME is to proclaim the value of marriage and Holy Orders both within the Church and globally.