Articles in 'Marriage and Family'
The Cocktail Queen
The Cocktail Queen
By Victor S E Moubarak
Father Ignatius was washing his car in the church’s car park one afternoon when he was approached by a young lady wearing a low-cut T-shirt, a short skirt, and knee-length boots. “Are you the priest that works in this church?” she asked. He was still wearing his white collar and replied, “I am the Parish priest. How may I help you?”
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What The Oaks Teach Us
What The Oaks Teach Us
By Judy Landrieu Klein
One of my favorite places in the entire world is Pass Christian, Mississippi, where I spend several weeks each year with my extended family and young grandsons. The “Pass” has been a playground for our family for more than a quarter century, ever since my sister JoJo began dating her now-husband John, who owned a condo on the beach there years ago.
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Mary, Motherhood and the Family of God
Mary, Motherhood and the Family of God
By Sr. Anne Marie
Mary's motherhood, like motherhood in general, was lived out quietly behind the scenes. St. Pope John Paul II pointed out that "History is written almost exclusively as the narrative of men's achievements, when in fact its better part is most often molded by women's determined and persevering action for good."
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Risk Your Heart... Just A Little.
Risk Your Heart... Just A Little.
By Kara Klein
Guard your heart. Guard your heart. And guard your heart some more. For as long as I can remember this has been the Catholic cliché when it comes to dating. “I want to guard her heart… I want to guard his heart… Let’s all guard our hearts!” Yeah. Until they’re walled by stone.
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"Same-Sex "Marriage": The Great Illusion of the Modern, Secularist Era:
"Same-Sex "Marriage": The Great Illusion of the Modern, Secularist Era:
By Larry Peterson
The United States Supreme Court has now heard the arguments for and against "gay- marriage". Now we wait to see what the almighty Justices have decided. We will not hear the decision until sometime during the early days of summer. As for me, I do not get it. No sirree, this does NOT make sense to me.
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By His Wounds, We Are Healed
By His Wounds, We Are Healed
By Nancy Marie Murray
It’s been said that God created man because He loved the stories. In fact, He was so caught up in the story of mankind that He himself entered into human history, in just the same way we all do.
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Rise Up Parents !
Rise Up Parents !
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
As our nation is once again gripped by images and video footage of violence in yet another city, Baltimore, of our nation, the same questions arise as they did in Ferguson, Missouri. Questions as to ‘how do we stop this?’ and ‘how on earth did we get here?’ are all legitimate and honest questions.
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A Bride's Prayer
A Bride's Prayer
By Melanie R. Cameron
At the encouragement of my Spiritual Director, I was asked to write a prayer for brides, and to spread the seeds of my wedding ministry through this prayer. May the Holy Spirit touch the hearts of every bride who lifts up this prayer with her groom-to-be.
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Better Than Lazy
Better Than Lazy
By Caroline Godin
There are moments of my life when I choose to neglect chores and running errands and such things; the world has taught me to call this laziness. I believed that for so long and fought the exhaustion and the desire to do something fun and ‘unfruitful’ because I didn’t want to think of myself as lazy.
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Living Catholic in a Secular World
Living Catholic in a Secular World
By Amanda Knapp
I used to get annoyed when people would complain about the secularization of society. I never understood why this was a problem, and I used to attribute their lamentations to either a desire for a homogenous society or a desire for political power.
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"I'll Say a Little Prayer for You!"
"I'll Say a Little Prayer for You!"
By Sharla Ynostrosa
Good Morning out there! I have so much to say..............Where do I begin? I'll start off with what an absolutely beautiful morning it is. I walked my husband out to his truck as he was heading to work.
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Home Wrecker
Home Wrecker
By Mary Ann Gambill
I’m supposed to be doing other things. Not earth shattering things, just normal stuff like laundry and dishes right now. Instead, I just put Sollie back to bed. I am now sitting here typing and listening. I am waiting to see if the seizures he is sleeping through will calm down or wake him up…again.
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Finding God in Our Beautiful, Broken World
Finding God in Our Beautiful, Broken World
By Amanda Knapp
I was having an online discussion recently with someone who does not believe in God. He agreed that we cannot know for absolute certainty if there is a God, but he said for him, it is simply easier to believe that God does not exist. To believe in God, for him, was too much of a leap. That made me stop and think. Which is easier to believe?
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Sex: What's the big deal?
Sex: What's the big deal?
By Emily Anne Brandenburg
“What’s the big deal with sex, anyway? Why is it important to keep sex within marriage?” These are common questions of Catholic Church teachings, and the answer to them tells one of God’s greatest love stories.
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Well--Thank You Honey!
Well--Thank You Honey!
By Elizabeth Thomas
“Your phone is on the charger, if you are looking for it—I put it there last night for you.” “Now that means you get a big hug and kiss, thank you for thinking about me—I really appreciate that!” Now, I am saying that, but I am also thinking—it is about time, I am forever doing daily small things for you that you take for granted.
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Newlyweds and To-Be-Weds, Avoid this Young Marriage Trap
Newlyweds and To-Be-Weds, Avoid this Young Marriage Trap
By Melanie R. Cameron
The other day, I encountered a very troubled bride. It was her wedding day, and instantly, her words, her demeanor reminded me of myself, of many other brides I've known. In our minds, we grow this image of perfection, and we expect it. If our expectations are not met, if our image of perfection is less, we stop everything.
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A Patron Saint for California
A Patron Saint for California
By Justin Soutar
During an airborne press conference en route to the Philippines last January, Pope Francis revealed that he will canonize Blessed Junipero Serra, the heroic "Apostle of California," during his visit to the United States this coming September. As a Catholic who was born and raised in California, I have been prayerfully anticipating this historic occasion for many years.
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