Innocent Spouse
by Carol Ross Joynt
Carol and Howard Joynt were enjoying life as a Washington power couple. Then Howard died unexpectedly and Carol found that his financial secrets could cost her everything she owned.
February: A Time to Celebrate Love and Marriage
It’s the month of love! Join in the celebration of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Feb. 12). And check out these resources to help prepare for and strengthen your marriage.
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Grandparents: Models, Mentors and Memory-Makers
Is there a grandparent in your life? Perhaps you’re one yourself! Check out this article for practical advice about how to be an even better grandparent.
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What Holiday Stress Means for Couples
Often enough, Christmastime is stressful for couples, overloaded with everyone else’s high expectations and the competing demands of family, friends and workplace associates.What are some of the causes of stress and how can couples deal with them?
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How to Pray With Your Spouse: Four Simple Steps
Many couples would like to pray together, but don’t know how to begin. Here are four simple steps to get started, based on the structure of the Mass.
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- Learning To Say I Do
- For Richer or For Poorer
- Putting together a joint budget is one of the...
- Learning To Say I Do
- Change, Change, Change
- Sara loves having more time to spend with Jus...
- Marriage Prep Resources
- Premarital Inventories
- Readiness for marriage cannot be scientifical...
- Learning To Say I Do
- The Grass Is Green
- Sara and Justin are thinking about buying a h...
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Moving Beyond “Healthy” Anger
- Anger management experts often advise couples...
- Commitment
- Making “I Do” Work
- Celebrating wedding days takes on a deeper me...
- Learning To Say I Do
- The Countdown Continues
- Sara shares final reflections before she walk...
Australian Bishops Urge Couples Towards “Smart Loving”
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference encourages married couples to use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to affirm marriage and life-long romantic love. They urge couples to practice “smart loving,” that is, knowing the way one’s spouse likes and needs to be loved.
The Church’s social teaching is always relevant, but many seem to discover it only during election years. Here’s a brief introduction to its main principles.
Daily Marriage Tip for February 3, 2012
(Reader’s Tip) I sing to him whenever he needs a little encouragement. Love songs work really well.
Church Teachings
The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is the permanent, faithful union of one man and one woman. The Catholic Bishops’ website, Marriage: Unique for a Reason, provides resources to assist with catechesis and education for those who want to know more about this teaching. The initiative includes videos, resource booklets, and an interactive website.
Dating & Engaged
Dating? Four Basics to Keep in Mind
Dating can be a wonderful time in a person’s life, challenging a person to grow and to learn more about others. In this article a young adult reflects on four basic points to keep in mind when dating.
Parenting & Family
How To Take Young Children to Mass
Can parents with small children really bring them to Sunday Mass with good results? Yes, say Josh and Stacey Noem, parents of three. They offer some practical advice for parents who want the experience to be positive for them, their children, and their fellow worshippers.
For Every Marriage
Social scientists have observed that marriages typically move through a series of at least four stages. Each stage presents unique learning opportunities and blessings, along with challenges and obstacles.
Relationship Quiz
Sexual Compatibility Is Not Only About Sex. Are You Satisfied?
Are your sexual desires in synch with your partner’s?
