At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’

Applied to Married Life:

Megan: I’m so excited about our baby’s arrival. Sometimes I just go into her little room and look at all the things we’ve set up, just waiting for her.
Nathan: If only she knew how much we’re looking forward to meeting her… Sometimes I think this must be similar to how the Lord feels. He’s also prepared a place for us, with every detail thought out. I’m sure He’s waiting for us with even more excitement than we feel. We’re His children, after all…
Megan: That’s true. I hadn’t thought of it like that. It makes me want to live this waiting period more like the Lord would. Thanks, Nathan—how sweet you are!

Dear Mother,

When Jesus has finished preparing our dwelling place, I’m sure You’ll come in to add those final motherly touches. We can’t wait to share our home with You.
Thank you, blessed Mother.

After Jesus had washed the feet of his disciples, he said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, “He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.” I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.’

Applied to Married Life:

Matthew: Darling, we need to live with a sense of “supernatural awareness”. If the Spirit is already part of us, we can’t live as if we are just body and soul. Our body needs to be governed by our soul (understanding and will), and our soul by the Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Piety, Fortitude, and Fear of the Lord. These are the powers that guide us.
Michelle: I get it, but that sounds quite abstract. How do we actually use the Spirit’s power in our daily lives?
Matthew: Well, we don’t need to worry about that. We just need to stay close to Him, acknowledge His presence, and make ourselves available to Him. Then, He will act, guiding us and giving us the gifts we need at each moment. We just need to be with Him and let ourselves be led. Alright?
Michelle: I don’t fully understand, but I trust what you’re saying.
Matthew: That’s the right attitude. Holy Spirit, who dwells within us, You have free rein. We are ready for You to lead us.

Mother,

We welcome the Lord with joy in every prayer, in every Eucharist, and we strive to make our lives a personal Eucharist by giving ourselves to others in His name—whenever, however, and wherever He wills.
Praise be to the Lord.