Missing Masses

I am getting married on December 27, 2008 to a wonderful Catholic woman I have known for over twelve years. I couldn't be happier. We have just figured out the readings for the Wedding Mass and are now in the process of deciding on the music.

That is where I start my story. We went to a Wedding Music Seminar at the Church where we attend mass and also where we are being married. There were quite a few couples there all getting married in the next year. The problem is, I have never seen a single one of them at the church prior to this day. I go to several Masses a week and usually at least two on the weekends. I would have figured I would have seen at least some of them before.

I don't want to say that this is a problem with these couples, but it does sadden me. To think that a person is ready to enter Holy Matrimony without a good solid religious background, seems a little foolish to me. I think that my religious life and that of my fiancee is the most important part of us as a couple. I think it is important to follow the teaching of the church and also that it is important to remain close to God. Not just on High Holy days, but on a daily basis.

God is a great forgiver but I think He asks more of us than we are sometimes willing to give. So much gets in the ways of our following the Lord. I hope you all are blessed by the Grace of God and walk through your days knowing He loves you.