In the month of March, we’d like to focus on the power of forgiveness whether that is forgiving others or being forgiven. Through the practice of forgiveness, we can see how it has a great influence on our relationships with family members, friends, and colleagues. To seek forgiveness is a humbling experience, and forgiving wrongdoings…
Unfortunately, we are seeing a growing separation of couples through divorce, and while it may present a challenge to discuss with your children, it is important nonetheless. In this article, we want to share some ideas of what to do when there is a divorce in the family or within a friend group. In particularly…
For couples living out their vocation in marriage, tough times will come and go. When things get particularly difficult, it is essential to turn to God in prayer for strength. It can also be helpful to look to those who have gone before us. Here are five examples of holy marriage lived out by saints….
On the rollercoaster of life, sometimes we forget to make time to keep the flame of romance alive in marriage. In theological terms, the love between spouses is permanent, exclusive, public, and fruitful. In practical terms, a lot of this love is manifested in the day-to-day reality of small sacrifices, caring for children or the…
St. John Paul II says, “Love is never something ready-made, something merely ‘given’ to man and woman; it is always at the same time a ‘task’ which they are set.” We must always be persevering in love, so to help you, your spouse, and your family, we have three prayers for you to strengthen your…
In case you missed it, in the most recent episode of the Fairest Love Shrine podcast, we talk with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Doug Hinderer about how to answer the question: Does My Marriage Need a Therapist. In short, his answer: YES! Doug talks about how even marriages that don’t have a big problem or…
For those experiencing strife or trouble in their marriage, prayer can often be a helpful tool to lean on. Asking the help of our loving Father God and our Mother Mary to get through these times can be an essential component to healing. The first and second prayer in our collection are taken from the…
