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Five keys to a happier marriage

Marriage Matters
By Steve and Bridget Patton | September 2018


Setting priorities and better communication top the list of five tips to make your marriage happier
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Jennifer Fulwiler

Having a holy family looks different for everyone

Your Stories
September 2018


Jennifer Fulwiler reminds us we all have unique families, and gifts we can share with them
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Childring praying

Help your kids be holy

Parenting Journey
By Sheri Wohlfer | September 2018


As parents, it's our responsibility to help our kids grow in holiness and give the Lord first place
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Mike

Reigniting men’s Catholic faith

Your Stories
By Tom Kendra | September 2018


A program that opens the hearts and minds of Catholic men is coming soon.
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Considering the options for Infertile Couples

Making Sense of Bioethics
By Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. | July/August 2018


When Catholic couples experience trouble getting pregnant, they often seek...
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Mother and father holding a baby

Special Report: 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae

Special Report
By Doug Culp | July/August 2018


July 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Blessed Pope Paul VI's encyclical, Humanae Vitae.
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Mother kissing her baby.

Every person is a gift

From the Bishop
By Bishop Earl Boyea | June 2018


Bishop Boyea asks us to think about children, and ourselves, as gifts from God and how to sacrifice generously.
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Wedding

“Redefining” Marriage?

Making Sense of Bioethics
By Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D | June 2018


Should the majority choose, or is there an objective truth?
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Father Dwight Ezop

Dads can surprise us

From the Editor
By Father Dwight Ezop | June 2018


Father Dwight Ezop shares his surprise at his father's ability to assist others with their grief
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Brian Flynn

GO Evangelize: Accompany people with patience and charity

GO Evangelize
By Mary Gates | Photography by Tom Gennara | June 2018


A director of middle and high school ministry teaches us ways to walk with others on their faith journey
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I can’t afford to be a bridesmaid

I can’t afford to be a bridesmaid

Good Life
By Cynthia Kaan | May 2018


Honest communication and prayer can help you, your finances, and your friendship get past the big day
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Loving our baby, Hope - Jill and Zac's courageous decision

Loving our baby, Hope - Jill and Zac's courageous decision

Cover Story
By Nancy Rosebush Schertzing | May 2018


Jill and Zac made a courageous decision to love their baby for as long as God gave her to them
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A dessert fit for a May crowning

A dessert fit for a May crowning

Culture
By Michelle DiFranco


A daughter's spontaneous May crowning is a reminder of Mary's beauty and the beginning of a tasty tradition
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She says: He makes snide comments about our friends

She says: He makes snide comments about our friends

Marriage Matters
By Steve and Bridget Patton | April 2018


Spouses should remind each other to not speak unkindly about other people, as part of a healthy, holy marriage.
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How can I help...?

How can I help...?

In the know with Father Joe
By Father Joe Krupp | April 2018


Effective, prayerful ways to help struggling couples and priests who always seem harried.
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How do we make a foster child feel at home?

How do we make a foster child feel at home?

Parenting Journey
By Dr. Cathleen McGreal | March 2018


Setting realistic expectations and being aware of your child's feelings can help you and your foster child feel more comfortable
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There are shortcuts in cooking, but not in faith

There are shortcuts in cooking, but not in faith

Culture
By Michelle DiFranco | March 2018


On the weekends my kids usually request waffles for breakfast. Not the easy ones...
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She says: Joe is always telling our friends what to do

She says: Joe is always telling our friends what to do

Marriage Matters
By Steve and Bridget Patton | March 2018


What do they do?  The only thing worse than being an underappreciated ge...
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She says: I think we should sacrifice to have no debt

Marriage Matters
By Steve and Bridget Patton | January/February 2018


She says: I think we should sacrifice to have no debt Daniel thinks a growing b...
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The birth of a child

Last Word
By Father Charles Irvin | December 2011


Childbirth and God's love
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God’s plan for marriage a reflection of his love

From the Bishop
By Bishop Boyea | May 2011


Sacrament of Marriage
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Father Dwight Ezop

Faith can make your marriage stronger

From the Editor
By Father Dwight Ezop | December 2010


Faith and marriage
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Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for the gift of my vocation

From the Editor
By Father Dwight Ezop | December 2008


Inspiration in the lessons of vocation
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The other vocation crisis - marriage

From the Bishop
By Bishop Boyea | December 2008


Vocation of marriage
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Called to commit

From the Editor
By Father Dwight Ezop | May 2007


Vocation, commitments, and love
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Joy! We need to know how to find it

From the Editor
By Father Dwight Ezop | April 2007


Finding joy
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Healing a marriage

From the Editor
By Father Dwight Ezop | January/February 2007


Marriage and reconciliation
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Family spending time together

He says: We are struggling financially and I think I should get a second job

Marriage Matters
By Steve and Bridget Patton | July/August 2018


Work and family life should complement and not compete with each other.
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