Patience is a form of the moral virtue of fortitude: firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.” ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church. Love is patient. We’ve all heard that. But patience is a very high calling. We think of patience in waiting for...
“But we want a man hag-ridden by the future. Haunted by visions of an imminent heaven or hell upon earth. Ready to break the Enemy’s commands in the Present. If by so doing we make him think he can attain the one or avert the other.” ~ The Screwtape Letters, pg. 77....
Marrying someone while thinking they’ll change doesn’t work—there’s no altar switch. There is no such thing as an "altar switch!" Ah, summer. No doubt all of us have a wedding on our calendar this season. Maybe your own, for some of you! Usually we go to weddings,...
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. Love is patient and kind are words from the...
One of the things no one prepares for is the “growth shock” of marriage. Did you know flowers often lose their petals when they’re planted? Babies generally lose up to 10% of their birth weight. These things happen within the first weeks of new phases in life. When...
Approximately 70% of marital conflicts are unsolvable: learn how to manage them. Conflict in marriage is bound to happen. Have you ever talked to a couple that’s been married for 30 years? I know a few of them, my parents included. It seems a lot of younger couples...
Finances and Stewardship: In the realm of finances, the Catholic Church offers timeless wisdom that transcends mere monetary matters. The church speaks to the heart of stewardship and responsibility. We are called to navigate the complexities of financial management...
Relationships need the right ingredients, but we have to bake with God. If you’ve never tried baking homemade bread, I highly recommend it. It’s delicious and fun and you can make very different breads with very similar ingredients. In addition to giving my family...
The Divine Symphony of NFP: Ah, the dance of life within the sacred rhythm of natural family planning—a topic that ignites joy and purpose in the heart of this married Catholic mother. In the enchanting melody of marriage and motherhood, the concept of natural family...
Marriage Consent Contains Hefty Promises- and they come with no contingency. There is no contingency to the words: “I promise to love, honor, and cherish you all the days of my life.” Every married person has said it. Each fiancé has pondered it. Unfortunately, so...