How to Give the Gift of Prayer
Stuck on what to get a loved one for Christmas? Why not pray a novena on their behalf, and wrap up something symbolic of your prayer? Read on to hear how this has impacted my own life!
In (Flu Season) and In Health
Being your spouse’s servant when they are ill or injured can be disgusting and exhausting. Letting them be your servant in turn can be humiliating! But what if every gross moment is part of your vocational journey?
More Marital Grace, Please!
A sacramental marriage comes with the beautiful blessing of sacramental grace. Do you avail yourself of that grace? Did you know you are allowed to and encouraged to ask for renewed grace on the daily??
The (Forced?) Fruits of Our Marriage
My children challenge me- force me, even!- to grow in virtue. How is God challenging you to foster the fruits of virtue in your marriage?
Showing Up
How does your spouse know you love him or her faithfully? If you show up for the small things, you will show up for the big ones, too.
How can I make your life easier today?
How can you make your spouse’s burden lighter- even when you don’t really feel like it today?
We Were On A Break!! …Or Were We?
While I’ve been on a blogging break, I do have a few exciting updates to share from the past couple of months, including a podcast appearance and a new step for my book!
How to love your spouse “For richer or for poorer”
Our next marital vow: loving “for richer or for poorer.” How can you live this vow out today if you are struggling financially? What about if you are doing fine?
How to love your spouse “in sickness and in health”…even when you are both healthy
Another Catholic marital vow to explore: How can you love your spouse in sickness and in health every day (even when they aren’t noticeably sick)?
Spotlight on… The Szymanskis
Our modern Spotlight Couple for September: my son Jack’s godparents, Laura and Mat Szymanski. They bring unique customs from their cultural backgrounds, and live out their faith in their domestic church every day.