by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 24, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions
Weddings are a lot to plan. You have to think about venues, aesthetics, décor, catering, drinks, dresses, flowers, and even napkins! There seems to be no end to the work from the day after you get engaged to the day you get married. After the wedding, the work keeps...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 29, 2022 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Pre-Cana gives future spouses an opportunity to “test” their compatibility before they commit for life. A few years ago, author Sarah Swafford gave a talk at my university’s Catholic Center. She spoke, of course, about a lot of amazing things. But one idea...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 21, 2022 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Questions, Society, Teachings
In the last two years, I’ve known a lot of engaged and newly married couples. Everyone has their own attitude about Catholic Marriage Prep (Pre-Cana) and NFP. Some are enthusiastic and see it as a perfect “practice round” for their marriage while others...
by Elizabeth Sala | Sep 30, 2022 | Family Life, Health, Marriage Prep, Prayer, Questions, Spirituality
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of interviewing Brie Sanford, an alumna of Catholic Marriage Prep. We discussed baseball, high school, and avoidable wedding mistakes, but even more importantly I heard the story of her faith journey, long-distance engagement, and...
by Elizabeth Sala | Sep 15, 2022 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
People often ask me what I remember best from my wedding. I could reply with the predictable answers, like walking down the aisle, exchanging consent before the altar, or dancing at the wedding reception: all vivid memories of some of the most important moments of my...
