It takes three to make love, not two: you, your spouse, and God. Without God people only succeed in bringing out the worst in one another. Lovers who have nothing else to do but love each other soon find there is nothing else. Without a central loyalty life is unfinished.
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About Fulton J. Sheen

Fulton J. Sheen was American catholic bishop, televangelist, and venerable. Fulton John Sheen was an American Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Rochester from 1966 to 1969. He was known for his preaching, especially on television and radio. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
  • Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment
  • Marriage — Partnership, commitment, and the journey of shared life
  • Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice

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