About this episode

Arthur and Ester Brooks discuss marriage, suffering, and the path to lasting love.

In this episode, we welcome Arthur and Ester Brooks to talk about marriage, suffering, and the path to lasting love. Arthur and Ester share what it's like to minister together, revealing both the grace needed and the hard work it takes to love each other faithfully over decades. We also reflect on suffering as an invitation for growth, why pain is fruitful, and how the hardest places in life are where love is purified. Whether you are married, single, or in religious life, intimacy with God is our source of strength for every situation we encounter in life. Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Resurrection Party! Heather's Other One Thing - 10 Day Pentecost Audio Prayer Plan Sister Miriam's One Thing - Heather's Easter Spotify Playlist Michelle's One Thing - Everyone who just came into the Catholic Church! Ester's One Thing - Her husband Arthur! Ester's Other One Thing - Professional Cycling Arthur's One Thing - Opportunities to witness to the Catholic faith during The Meaning of Your Life book launch Other Resources Mentioned: Arthur Brooks' Website Ester Brooks' Instagram The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur Brooks Other Books by Arthur…

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger, Sr Miriam James Heidland

Guests: Arthur Brooks, Ester Brooks

Topics covered

• marriage
• suffering
• lasting love
• intimacy with God
• growth through pain

Keywords

• marriage
• suffering
• love
• faith
• growth
• intimacy
• Catholic faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Franciscan, The Meaning of Your Life, Arthur Brooks' Website, Ester Brooks' Instagram

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