CHASTITY AND MARRIAGE

THE HUSBAND'S DECALOGUE:

1. Get your life sorted out - at least fundamentally - before you start a family.
2. Your work is important, but don't let it absorb you in such a way that it takes time that you owe to your loved ones.
3. Good humour, a permanent serenity of spirit, is the most valuable gift you can offer your wife and children.
4. Your wife should be your best friend and companion. And you should have at least the same attentions towards her as you had when she was just your girlfriend.
5. Respect her field of work. There are few things so ridiculous and harmful as a fussy husband who is meddling in his wife's own affairs.
6. If your wife is fit for a profession - except for housekeeping - let her have it.
7. In relation to your children, don't forget that educating is an art. A difficult and delicate art, made up of a little science, a lot of good sense and, above all, a lot of love.
8. Example is the key to education. Earn respect and obedience by your actions.
9. Be very manly in everything, but bear in mind that this is perfectly compatible with the signs of affection that your loved ones need.
10. And if you are fortunate enough to be a believer, may Christ be the light and joy of your life in the fulfilment of your duties as a father and husband.


THE WIFE'S DECALOGUE:

1. The home will be what you make of it. That must be the great work of your life.
2. The immediate administration of property is yours. Be far-sighted, prudent and with great common sense.
3. May your good taste and your care - more than your money - make your home a welcoming refuge for all those who make up your family.
4. Always try to remain your husband's bride. And let it show in your words as well as in your presentation.
5. Never forget that before your own children - and of course your parents - there is your husband.
6. May your words, your joy and your peace of mind be a relief and rest to all who make up your home, or come near it.
7. Your first duty to your children is called tenderness. On it, as a basis, it will be easy for you to exercise, together with your husband, that difficult and delicate art which is called education.
8. Don't shout and don't lose your temper. You will be better obeyed if you tell your children things calmly.
9. Take special care in the order and administration of the household: in mealtimes, and in prudent economy.
10. Finally, if you are fortunate enough to have faith, seek your support in God, for in Him you will always find the strength and grace you need to carry out your beautiful mission in life.


"To save your soul" - Father Jorge Loring

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