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3.7.9.4 The Elders Bless the Couple and Receive Hand-outs…………………...156
3.7.9.4.1 Theological Significance………………………………………..157
3.7.9.5 Feeding from the One Cup………………………………………………158
3.7.9.5.1 Theological Significance………………………………………..159
3.7.9.6 Knocking at the Bridal Chamber………………………………………..159
3.7.9.6.1 Theological Significance……………………………………….160
3.8 OTHER FAMILY CUSTOMS…………….………………………….162
3.8.1 BLESSING AT THE DEATH BED…………………………………….162
3.8.2 CEREMONIES AFTER THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER…...163
3.8.3 SENDING OFF THE PREGNANT WIFE…………………….………..163
3.8.4 SPECIAL BREAD ON MAUNDY THURSDAY……………………...164
CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………..……..165
CHAPTER 4
THE MISSION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY AS SANCTUARY
OF LIFE
IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF KOTTAYAM IN THE LIGHT OF
THE MAGISTERIUM OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………..….……………166
4.1 THE MISSIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY AS A SANCTUARY
OF LIFE IN SOUTHIST CUSTOMS…………………………………..……..167
4.1.1 THIS SANCTUARY IS SANCTIFIED BY THE COVENANT OF
MARRIAGE………………………………………………………….………….168
4.1.2 COMMUNION BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE…………………169
4.1.3 TO BE THE COMMUNITY OF LOVE………………………………...172
4.1.4 TO TRANSMIT LIFE…………………………………………………..174
4.1.4.1 Cooperating in the Creative Work of God……………………………...176
4.1.4.2 Transmission of Life Is a Responsible Mission………………………...178
4.1.5 TO TRANSFORM LIFE………………………………………………..179
4.1.5.1 Transmit Love to “New Life”…………………………………………..180
4.1.5.2 Transmit Faith…………………………………………………………..181
4.1.5.3 Transmit Morality, Justice, and Education……………………………..183
4.1.5.3.1 Parents as Educators…………………………………………….185
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