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One Flesh Union
It can be hard to get our heads around the amazing gift that Jesus made of himself by dying on the cross for our salvation. We…
R E A D M O R E →Feasting and Fasting in Marriage
In marriage the fasting and feasting cycle is evident in the use of natural fertility methods which are the methods of family planning approved by…
R E A D M O R E →Growing in Love
The popularity of St Valentine’s Day grew out of the joy of celebrating romantic married love. The celebration also encourages us to renew and develop…
R E A D M O R E →Spiritual Guardians
Every person is created with a divine destiny: God created us for eternal union with him. Our earthly life is preparation for this union but…
R E A D M O R E →Five Ways to Love your Man
Men and women experience love in different and complementary ways. However, a woman will generally express love the way she experiences it, not the way…
R E A D M O R E →Brand New Grandparents
As a grandparent, or expectant one, your relationship with your grandchild comes bundled with your relationship with the parents. It can be helpful to reflect…
R E A D M O R E →Overscheduled Couples
Too many marriages suffer from insufficient time. In fact, it’s possibly the single biggest contributor to marriage breakdown. There might be an affair or a…
R E A D M O R E →The Charisms of Marriage
Sarah and Henry are passionately committed to growing deeper in intimacy. Following prostrate surgery that left Henry impotent, they persisted in seeking new ways to…
R E A D M O R E →Self-Control to Self-Giving
We all know that people with a capacity for self-control can accomplish amazing things in life – athletic prowess, academic excellence, financial independence, social revolution…
R E A D M O R E →Faithful
“I (name) take you, (name), to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and…
R E A D M O R E →Twelve Ways to Say ‘I Love You’
In the spirit of the Christmastide, here are twelve ways to communicate your devotion to your honey. Use a dry erase marker to leave a…
R E A D M O R E →Family History
“When my baby sister was born with a life-threatening condition, my family became completely absorbed in supporting her for several months. As a four year…
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