February 22, 2025

“But [the house] did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.” (Mt. 7:25). Is Christ the foundation of your family?

February 21, 2025

Eye contact can be a powerful form of communication. Next time you are in a group setting, convey your love for your spouse through a gaze and kind look.

February 20, 2025

Start the day off right—plan a breakfast date this week or wake up early to surprise your spouse with breakfast in bed.

February 19, 2025

“In the Our Father prayer we say, ‘Give us this day our daily bread.’ Married couples may also learn to pray, ‘Give us this day our daily love.’” – Pope Francis

February 18, 2025

Vulnerability is a great gift spouses give each other. When your spouse is vulnerable, be sure to be gentle. It takes courage and humility to trust someone with your deepest fears or hurts.

February 17, 2025

Humor is often the best medicine. Learning to laugh and not taking ourselves too seriously can make life more enjoyable for us and our family.

February 16, 2025

“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.” Jer 17:7 Do you trust the Lord with your family? Or is your hope in your spouse, yourself, or in your possessions?

February 15, 2025

Research suggests that couples need five affirmations to balance out one negative comment. Go above and beyond today – give your spouse ten, fifteen, twenty+ affirmations and kind words!

February 14, 2025

Although little is known about the life of St. Valentine, we do know he died a martyr, choosing to follow Christ to the end. In the midst of your celebrations today, remember “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)

February 13, 2025

How often do you pray for your spouse? Remember, marriage was made by God to help bring both you and your spouse to Heaven, but you two can’t get there without God’s help.

February 12, 2025

Strong marriages exemplify the virtues of love, fidelity, and perseverance. How have couples and families been examples of these virtues?

February 11, 2025

Today we celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes, a powerful patroness for the sick. If physical or mental illness is taking a toll on your family, don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends and family, especially from Our Lady.

February 10, 2025

“Man and woman were made ‘for each other’” (CCC, 372) how do you see the complementarity of men and women play out in your marriage?

February 9, 2025

Every couple experiences moments of distress, frustration, and difficulty. It requires a great deal of faith and fortitude to “put out into the deep”. What are the challenges that try your patience and perseverance as a couple? How is Christ asking you to ‘put out into the deep’ and trust in Him?

February 8, 2025

Marriage responds to the deepest longings of the heart for love. How can you go out of your way to show your spouse love today?

February 7, 2025

Today is the first day of National Marriage Week! Take some time to enrich your marriage with our Virtual Retreat or by saying the Prayer for Married Couples.

February 6, 2025

Which temperament are you? What about your spouse and children? Learning about temperaments can aid with self-knowledge, communication, and empathy.

February 5, 2025

Pornography can enter the home in a variety of ways, most often today through the Internet. Parents, be the guardians of your home and children. Know the risks, and take action. #cleanheart

February 4, 2025

Family prayer idea: family members take turns saying something they’re thankful for, sorry for, and need prayers for. Not only will you pray together, but you’ll learn what is on your loved one’s hearts.

February 3, 2025

Have you gone on a date with your spouse recently? It doesn’t have to be fancy or super-creative, but scheduling dates affirms your desire to keep your relationship strong.

February 2, 2025

Mary and Joseph took Jesus “up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord” (Luke 2:22). All parents receive their children from the Lord and must “present” them back to Him, recognizing that ultimately they belong to God and find their identity in Him.

February 1, 2025

In the everyday love of husband and wife, parents and children, the Christian family participates in the prophetic, priestly and kingly mission of Jesus. (See John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, 50) What a high calling!

January 31, 2025

Which temperament are you? What about your spouse and children? Learning about temperaments can aid with self-knowledge, communication, and empathy.

January 30, 2025

One of the spiritual works of mercy is “counsel the doubtful.” Is your spouse feeling doubtful or unsure about something, maybe work or a big decision? Take time to listen, understand and (if requested) offer advice.

January 29, 2025

Have a quick temper? Try counting to ten inside your head before saying something you’ll regret later. Taking a deep breath helps regain peace, too.

January 28, 2025

Balancing the budget tip: decide together on your long-term goals (house, education, retirement, etc.) and base your monthly budget around those. Keeping the big picture in mind helps make saving and scrimping easier.

January 27, 2025

“Even when their child-bearing years have passed, a couple should continue to be life affirming.” (USCCB, Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan) Empty nesters, have you found ways to keep affirming life and giving life to those around you?

January 26, 2025

“God has so constructed the body…that there may be no division.” (1 Cor 12:24-25) The Church, and each family, is called to be united, without division. Is your family unified? Pray for reconciliation where division and lack of unity persist.

January 25, 2025

As we celebrate the dramatic conversion of St. Paul today, pray for family members who are in need of conversion. And of course we all need God’s grace to stay close to Him!

January 24, 2025

Another practical way to help the poor this month: instead of eating out once, make a simple dinner together at home and send the money you saved to a local food pantry.

January 23, 2025

Have you taken a family pilgrimage lately? This ancient Christian practice is spiritually edifying. Investigate pilgrimage sites near you, like a shrine or major church, and make plans to visit.

January 22, 2025

The family is the “sanctuary of life,” said St. John Paul II. As we mourn today for all lives lost to abortion, pray for mothers and fathers to accept courageously the children in their womb and give them the gift of life.

January 21, 2025

“Do not let the sun set on your anger.” (Eph 4:26) Great biblical advice! Even if an issue is not completely resolved, make it a point to say “I’m sorry” and “I love you” after an argument and before bed.

January 20, 2025

Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. today by serving others somehow, maybe someone “forgotten” by society (the homeless, elderly, disabled, etc.). Children will learn from your example.

January 19, 2025

“As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.” (Is 62:5) A couple’s wedding day “glow” is a sign of God’s love for his people – what a beautiful reminder of the sacramentality of marriage. Even after many years, do you rejoice in your spouse? Pray for those graces today.

January 18, 2025

“The two dimensions of conjugal union, the unitive and the procreative, cannot be artificially separated without damaging the deepest truth of the conjugal act itself.” – St. John Paul II, Letter to Families, no. 12. The Church’s teaching on openness to life has everything to do with the very meaning of love and marriage; it is a treasure to us.

January 17, 2025

Is technology interrupting your family time? Try having a tech-free time every day, maybe for just an hour, or after dinner, or one whole evening. Enjoy just being with your family.

January 16, 2025

Do you know any engaged couples getting married this year? Send them a note to let them know you’re praying for them and looking forward to celebrating their wedding day with them.

January 15, 2025

Help strengthen marriage by remembering your friends’ and family members’ wedding anniversaries. A simple “congratulations” by phone, text, email, etc., lets them know you value their commitment and are praying for their marriage.

January 14, 2025

We’re back in ordinary time now – but remember that daily marriage and family life is anything but “ordinary”. It is a sacramental sign of God’s presence in the world and a way to show Christ’s love in the little moments of daily life.

January 13, 2025

One of the spiritual works of mercy is “counsel the doubtful.” Is your spouse feeling doubtful or unsure about something, maybe work or a big decision? Take time to listen, understand and (if requested) offer advice.

January 12, 2025

“He saved us through the bath of rebirth.” (Ti 3:5) As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, remember each of your family members’ baptisms, too. Share stories from each other’s baptism days, bless each other with holy water, and enjoy a special celebratory treat together.

January 11, 2025

“Fatherhood and motherhood represent a responsibility which is not simply physical but spiritual in nature.” – St. John Paul II, Letter to Families, 10. Parents, take seriously your task in nurturing your children’s faith. Godparents are a great help here.

January 10, 2025

Courtesy goes a long way in marriage. Pope Francis calls “May I?” one of the three “magic words” of family life. Being polite and kind to your family members is always a good idea.

January 9, 2025

“The family is…the place where an individual can exist ‘for himself’ through the sincere gift of self.” – St. John Paul II, Letter to Families, 11. Are people in your family cherished for their inherent goodness, beyond any “usefulness” or skills they bring to the family?

January 8, 2025

Tomorrow is the last day of the Christmas season. One last chance this year to sing Christmas carols, enjoy Christmas treats, and rejoice in our Lord’s birth!

January 7, 2025

One practical way to help the poor this month: keep in your car or purse some small toiletries and snacks to give to a homeless person you may encounter. A smile and word of kindness are great gifts, too.

January 6, 2025

Today is the traditional date for the Epiphany, when the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus. Can you give a gift to someone you love today? Maybe the gift of kind, uplifting words to your spouse?

January 5, 2025

“Go and search diligently for the child.” (Mt 2:8) Despite Herod’s evil intentions, his words in themselves are true. During the Christmas season and always, let us “search diligently” for the Christ Child through prayer and service to others.

January 4, 2025

January is poverty awareness month. How can you as a family help the poor, especially those in your own community? At the least, remember in your prayers today those who are struggling to meet their basic needs.

January 2, 2025

Little gestures go a long way: buying your spouse’s favorite treat, complimenting him or her, and so on. These are all simple ways of re-affirming your love and strengthening your bond with each other.

January 1, 2025

Today on Mary’s feast day, ask our Blessed Mother to bless your family throughout this new year. “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”