Uncovering the Root
How Bob and Jan overcame the patterns that were dooming their marriage
Bob and Jan (all names have been changed) had four children and a thirty-year marriage that was low on emotional intimacy and communication. Both were extremely lonely. Continue »
Communication in Marriage
You start learning it long before you say “I do.”
Does self-help advice make marital communication sound too easy? Continue »
The Witness of Christian Families
Mark 10:2-16
The gospel presents to us Jesus’ words on marriage. Continue »
Learn to Discern
Finding Your Way through the Media Jungle
My wife and I like books and movies, and as our children have grown up, we’ve enjoyed introducing them to our favorites. Continue »
Beyond CCD
Making the most of your child’s religious education
You are a conscientious Catholic parent who wants your children to learn about their faith. Continue »
Three Steps to a Simpler, Richer (and Saner) Summer
This mother’s “minimum plan” makes for maximum benefits.
Every year I’m ambushed by summer. As school comes to an end and our regular schedule disappears, it’s a struggle to change gears and begin dealing with that familiar question: “I’m bored, Mom, what can I do?” Continue »
God Has a Human Face
Matthew 10:24-33
Even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid. (Matthew 10:30-31) Continue »
A Universal Call to Party
A New Family Tradition
The Easter season is a time to think about baptism—and about launching a new family tradition. Continue »
Celebrate Easter’s 50 Days
Family Activities to Celebrate the Easter Season
Easter is the most important feast of the Christian year—so important that the Church sets aside a seven-week season to rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death. Continue »
