3 useful dating tips from Venerable Fulton Sheen
One of the best things my husband and I ever did together while dating was read “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen. We started dating in September of 2019….
What happens when you approach desire with an abundance mindset
I recently read the Gospel of Matthew again and was struck by the description of Jesus’ time in the desert (for those wondering, that’s from Matthew 4:1-11). Just to give…
If you’re struggling in your vocation, look to this powerful couple
The feast of the Holy Spouses, which originated back in the 15th century and has grown in and out of favor ever since, is usually celebrated toward the end of…
St. Agnes taught me about love on my honeymoon
People are right when they tell you during marriage prep that the process of learning how to live with your spouse is challenging. I don’t mean this purely because in…
Navigating love and religion in a mixed-faith marriage
“Where’s your husband,” she asks, as I warm my hands on one of the familiar styrofoam coffee cups that seem to be the MVP of these after-church gatherings. Our children’s…
The unexpected friendships I found online
When I moved to Indiana for my job, I was blessed overnight with a Catholic community. The evening I finished moving into my apartment, a fellow coworker (who had also…
Spouses shouldn’t bike alone: Advice for a great marriage
One of the first dates I went on with my now husband was a long-distance bike ride. He wanted to share this hobby with me, and I was hooked after…
Want the key to a happy marriage? P.O.L.I.T.E. communication
We often feel that we can be the most rude to the people we are closest to because they will “understand where we are coming from” or because we have…
One year of grace: What god can undo with a willing heart
The liturgical calendar from Lent to Lent will forever remind me of my year of grace — the year my husband and I fully came to the Lord. This past…
‘Becoming Wife: Saying Yes to More Than the Dress’
Perhaps you have heard the words of Pope St. Paul VI, who said that man “cannot fully find himself except through a sincere gift of himself.” What does this mean…