July 1, 2024

“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” (Albert Schweitzer) Is there a trait that you would like to foster in your spouse or child? How can you model that behavior this week in your own life?

June 30, 2024

“Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” (Mark 5:35) Are you or a loved one suffering from an illness? This can cause stress and sorrow. Remain faithful and the Lord will provide the strength and comfort you need.

June 29, 2024

Couples often have different internal clocks. Is one of you often ready to walk out of the house while the other decides to brush and floss? Be patient, and try matching each other’s pace.

June 28, 2024

Marriage Challenge: If you desire children but are not yet parents, tenderly support each other. Consider how your love may flow out to others needing your generosity.

June 27, 2024

If a child (or spouse!) has a problem and wants your input, but you are caught off guard, try saying “Tell me more about that” or “What do you think you should do?” Responses like this can give you time to think and respond well.

June 26, 2024

Marriage Challenge: If you have children, it can be a challenge to negotiate child care responsibilities and still have the energy to be good, devoted spouses. Consider ways you can make time to devote to your spouse alone.

June 25, 2024

“Greet one another with a holy kiss.” (2 Cor. 13:12) There are kisses and there are kisses. Some cultures greet even strangers with a kiss on both cheeks; some simply bow. The marital kiss is special. Pay attention to how you kiss each other today.

June 24, 2024

St. John the Baptist leapt in his mother’s womb when he heard the voice of Mary. Today, rejoice to hear your spouse’s voice, and pray together to hear God’s voice.

June 23, 2024

“Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” (Mark 4:40) Do not doubt the Lord. Have faith. He will deliver you from danger and sorrow. You must simply trust in Him and have faith.

June 22, 2024

“Why” questions are fine for inquisitive minds but can be an obstacle during marital arguments. Why? It can sound accusatory. “Why did you do that?” “Why don’t you just…” Be careful of “Why” questions disguised as innocent queries.

June 21, 2024

It’s summertime! Do you have favorite summer activities – baseball games, trips to the zoo, swimming at the lake, morning walks to the farmer’s market? Revisit an old summer pastime or create a new favorite warm-weather memory.

June 20, 2024

“We are responsible for the process we use in parenting, not the outcome. Our children have free will and can choose their own paths, even destructive ones. We can guide, but we can’t control. Sometimes all we can do is pray.” (Susan Vogt)

June 19, 2024

Children are a great gift, and as desired as children usually are in a marriage, raising them can also bring stress. Don’t let arguments over child discipline sap your energy and alienate you from each other. Take a break. Build a list of a few reliable sitters.

June 18, 2024

Marriage Challenge, especially for newlyweds: Blending personalities, customs, family traditions, and financial decision making. Which has been easiest for you? For your spouse?

June 17, 2024

“Do what’s natural” is a common and well, “natural,” approach to many decisions. Have you considered learning to use Natural Family Planning (NFP)? Search on For Your Marriage for more info!

June 16, 2024

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Cor 5:7) How is your faith these days? St. Paul reminds us that at the heart of the Christian faith is trust, even when we can’t see the road ahead. Pray with your spouse for that kind of faith today.

June 15, 2024

Tomorrow is Father’s Day. God bless all fathers! May they witness to God the Father’s love. And may men who desire fatherhood find ways to be fatherly to those in need around them.

June 14, 2024

We remember what we want to hear. Do you ever unintentionally but conveniently “forgot” something your spouse asked you to do? It’s easy to do, but try to be more attentive, even when inconvenient.

June 13, 2024

“There are different forms of service but the same Lord.” (1 Cor. 12:5) Equality doesn’t mean sameness. As men and women, we are equal, but have unique talents and personalities. How do your spouse’s gifts serve your family and the community?

June 12, 2024

“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecc. 4:12) Invite God into your marriage daily. Prayer can open up a third perspective when you’re not sure what to do.

June 11, 2024

“Everything of mine is yours and everything of yours is mine.” (John 17:9) Although Jesus was addressing his Father with these words, they also apply to married couples. Are there any possessions that you are reluctant to share with your beloved?

June 10, 2024

Marriage is not so much a matter of finding the right person as being the right person. Relationship skills can be learned. Try to improve yours today.

June 9, 2024

“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mk 3:35) Jesus invites us all to be members of His family, the Church. Be Christ to your spouse, your children, your parents – and be mindful of Him in others outside your home, too.

June 8, 2024

If you’re caring both for your kids and ailing parents, you’re probably part of the “sandwich generation.” Don’t be afraid to ask for help to meet the needs of both your kids and your parents.

June 7, 2024

Today, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, draw close to Jesus’s Heart. Lay your head on Jesus’s chest, and give him your troubles. His Heart beats with love for you.

June 6, 2024

There’s a difference between constructive criticism and nagging: are you guilty of doing the latter? When there’s something you wish your spouse would improve upon, speak kindly, gently, and with love.

June 5, 2024

Want to pray more, but not sure how? Try taping a list of people you want to pray for (or a morning offering) to the bathroom mirror. Make sure your spouse is #1.

June 4, 2024

Are you a detailed person while your beloved sees the big picture – or vice-versa? These differences can complement each other for good, but if too extreme they can cause friction. Make a commitment to see the other’s point of view.

June 3, 2024

You think you’re right. Your spouse thinks the opposite. Neither of you wins by making the other wrong. Try giving the benefit of the doubt to your beloved. Try it their way – at least once.

June 2, 2024

“Take it; this is my body…This is my blood of the covenant.” (Mk 14:22, 24) Marriage finds its nourishment in the Eucharist, Jesus’s Body and Blood given to us. Take, eat; take, drink, and be strengthened!

June 1, 2024

(Reader’s Tip) When you get frustrated, pray for understanding.