Does Faith Reduce Divorce Risk?
Religious belief and activity—particularly prayer—matter in important ways. They make a deeply practical difference in how husband and...
INSPIRATION!
A collection of articles and videos from various sources that we have chosen to educate, guide, and inspire you, no matter where you are on your marriage journey.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
- 1 min
4 Helpful Rules for Discernment
When we are discerning God’s will in our lives, we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and don’t permit...
Dr. Margaret Rutherford
- 6 min
Practical, Science-Based Steps to Heal from an Affair
Working through an affair is tough. It takes tremendous energy and vulnerability on both sides. Many years ago, in the Clinton era, I was...
Dr. Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFT
- 4 min
Managing vs. Resolving Conflict in Relationships: The Blueprints for Success
In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman’s research proves that 69% of problems in a relationship are...
Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
- 4 min
In new book, pope upholds traditional marriage, need to help sinners
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — By virtue of its very definition, marriage can only be between a man and a woman, Pope Francis said in a new...
Maggie Niemiec
- 4 min
5 Questions That Will Help You Avoid a Dead-End Relationship
There may be a point when you should call it quits yourself instead of choosing to stick things out. I’ve been in my fair share of...
Colin Fernandez
- 3 min
How a monthly date night could save your marriage
....Couples are 14% less likely to break up if they regularly enjoy a night out Married couples who have a monthly 'date night' and leave...
Kyle Benson
- 5 min
3 Steps to Reconnect When You Feel Disconnected From Your Partner
Love is cultivated during the grind of everyday life. What can you do right now to make your relationship more romantic? You could get...
Fr. Mike Schmitz
- 1 min
Will I Ever Find "The One"?
Are you expecting to find that special someone someday, and are you hoping you’ll live happily ever after? Be honest. We’ve all had...
Bill and Pam Farrel
- 4 min
How to Keep Your Marriage Strong During Life Transitions
Pam and Bill Farrel realized that the quality of their love was going to be determined by how they handled the changing seasons that...
Christopher West
- 3 min
Pope Francis: Marriage Can Lead to the Heights of Mystical Union
In my past two posts on Pope Francis’s document The Joy of Love, I shared that I had yet to read what the Catholic and secular media were...
Camila Domonoske
- 5 min
Some Relationship Advice From Pope Francis
On Friday, Pope Francis released a 256-page document called "Amoris Laetitia," or "The Joy of Love." In it, he calls for the Catholic...
Pope Francis
- 1 min
Inspirational Words on Love and Marriage from Pope Francis
The following quotes about Love and Marriage can be found in the POST-SYNODAL APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION AMORIS LAETITIA OF THE HOLY FATHER...
Rose Sweet, Ascension Presents
- 1 min
Divorce & Catholics
Rose Sweet, author of The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, clears up some common misconceptions about divorces and annulments among...
Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
- 4 min
Pope: Marriage is brave promise to love like Jesus, not showy ceremony
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian marriage isn’t just a big ceremony held in a church with nice flowers and everyone wearing fancy clothes...
Junno Arocho Esteves
- 2 min
Pope: Fathers Must Have the Courage to 'Waste Time' With Their Children
Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the family during his weekly General Audience, reflecting on the important role of fathers. The...
Stormie Omartian
- 3 min
When Two Pray
Praying for your marriage is important. Every time you and your spouse pray for one another, great things happen in your relationship....
Pope Benedict XVI
- 1 min
Inspirational Words on Love and Marriage from Pope Benedict XVI
The following quotes about Love and Marriage can be found in the ENCYCLICAL LETTER DEUS CARITAS EST OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF BENEDICT XVI...
Pope John Paul II
- 2 min
Inspirational Words on Love and Marriage from Pope John Paul II
The following quotes about Love and Marriage can be found in LETTER TO FAMILIES FROM POPE JOHN PAUL II (GRATISSIMAM SANE) “The words of...
Pope Paul VI
- 2 min
Inspirational Words on Love and Marriage from Pope Paul VI
The following quotes about Love and Marriage can be found in the ENCYCLICAL LETTER HUMANAE VITAE OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF PAUL VI “This...