March 26, 2025

Lenten check-in, week 4: We are half-way through Lent. Use this milestone as the opportunity to encourage your family to approach your Lenten resolutions with renewed vigor.

March 25, 2025

Today the Church celebrates the incarnation, remembering that Jesus is “God with us.” How is Christ present in your marriage today?

March 24, 2025

Look for ways to break down routine “ruts”. Ask your spouse how his or her day was, with different questions such as “What was the most interesting thing you did today? Who did you talk with?” etc.

March 23, 2025

“Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall.” (1 Cor 10:12) We can find many sources of security in our lives: God, family, money, jobs, etc. What makes you feel most secure? Is it truly reliable? Talk with your spouse about it.

March 22, 2025

If something does not go well in a conversation, or a comment falls through the cracks, ask your spouse for clarification. Avoid assumptions that attribute negative motives to your spouse.

March 21, 2025

What was the last thing you discovered about your spouse? Let them know that he/she is a wonder to love.

March 20, 2025

What are some things that make you stressed? Are you prioritizing them too highly? Talk with your spouse about them and seek detachment.

March 19, 2025

St. Joseph was obedient to God, even when the future was uncertain. This total abandonment to the Father’s will is challenging. Talk about decisions you have made that required this obedience. Maybe you’re being asked to trust right now.

March 18, 2025

Lenten check-in, week 3: How are your Lenten resolutions deepening your relationship with God and family? Ask everyone to share the fruit of their Lenten journey so far.

March 17, 2025

There aren’t too many ways to say I love you! Leave a note for your spouse in his or her lunch box or briefcase/purse as a reminder of how much you love him or her.

March 16, 2025

“Abram put his faith in the LORD, who credited it to him as an act of righteousness.” (Gn 15:6). Placing our faith in God is not easy and requires us to relinquish our own wills to His. What is an example of how you trusted God? Talk with your spouse about the peace that accompanied that act of faith.

March 15, 2025

Tonight, gather your family to say a special prayer for your family’s continued growth, strengthening, and trust in God.

March 14, 2025

“I prefer a family with tired faces from generous giving, to a family with faces full of makeup that know nothing of tenderness and compassion.” – Pope Francis

March 13, 2025

Consider doing a closet clean-out: if you have clothes that you do not wear or wear often, donate them.

March 12, 2025

Make your spouse’s favorite dinner tonight – just to celebrate how much they mean to you.

March 11, 2025

Lenten check-in, week 2: How can your family incorporate a spirit of Lent into your home? Maybe an extra prayer at dinner or a service project together?

March 10, 2025

Sometimes we can become irritable over small things. Next time this happens with your spouse, try taking a deep breath and responding with a “gentle love.”

March 9, 2025

“I have now brought you the first fruits of the products of the soil which you, O LORD, have given me.” (Dt 26:10) There are many demands in life and we can only give so much effort. Do you give your best to God and your spouse or do they get the time that is leftover?

March 8, 2025

Add something to your morning routine that makes leaving for work a little extra special. Maybe a breakfast treat or extra prayers together.

March 7, 2025

On Fridays in Lent, we abstain from meat. Try abstaining from hurtful comments as well.

March 6, 2025

Love is humble, and humility acknowledges that we are not perfect. Take the time to ask for forgiveness from your spouse if you have hurt him or her.

March 5, 2025

Walking around with ashes on our heads reminds us of our mortality and our need for God’s forgiveness. Don’t lose an opportunity to strengthen your marriage or seek reconciliation with a loved one.

March 4, 2025

Add something to your morning routine that makes leaving for work a little extra special. Maybe a breakfast treat or extra prayers together.

March 3, 2025

Studies show that arguing/fighting is helpful for the growth of a couple when both persons feel understood. Keep a listening ear open when disagreements arise, and be gentle.

March 2, 2025

“Whatever villages…he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed.” (Mk 6:56) Are there areas in your heart or in your family that need healing and reconciliation? Bring them to Christ.

March 1, 2025

“Love is not easy, it is not easy, but the most beautiful thing is when a man and a woman can offer each other true love and offer it for life.” – Pope Francis

February 28, 2025

Consider doing a “feet-up”: when your spouse gets home from work, have them put their feet up and relax, and do their usual evening chores for them.

February 27, 2025

Love is not proud. Be the first to extend the olive branch when disagreements arise.

February 26, 2025

How much sleep you get can affect your mood. Try evaluating your sleep schedules with your spouse, and make getting enough rest a priority.

February 25, 2025

It’s still cold out! Consider bringing blankets to a homeless shelter with your family.

February 24, 2025

Pope Francis called the family the “the first and most important school of mercy.” In what ways can you teach mercy in your family?

February 23, 2025

“Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give, and gifts will be given to you” (Lk 6:37-8). Marriage requires each spouse to be generous and to forgive, but also to accept gifts and forgiveness from the other. Pray for these graces today.

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!