A Litany of Married Saints for All Saints’ Day!
Looking for some married Saint friends in heaven? Here’s a review of those we have met here on the blog, formatted as a litany prayer to pray for their intercession for your marriage!
Spotlight on… The Bailey family
Our Spotlight Couple for October, Daria and Kevin Bailey, have lots to teach us about trusting God and our spouses through the ups and downs of life, from miscarriage and loss to welcoming children and laughing together.
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)?
October Challenge: Creating a Family Legacy, with Liz Montigny
October’s challenge is to talk about, write down, and live out your family’s unique legacy. Catholic life coach Liz Montigny offers some great guest content to guide us in this new challenge.
Doubt vs. faith: Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah
Our holy role-models for September are the parents of St. John the Baptist, Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah. They were righteous despite the cross of (what they thought was) lifelong infertility… and then experienced a miraculous pregnancy!
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.
I Love You for Better; I Love You for Worse
Your spouse is your cheerleader in the best times, and your support in the worst. How can we love “for better and for worse,” and what are some silver linings to the “for worse” bit?
September challenge: Learn something new
Our September marriage challenge is to learn something new about our spouses. They are so unique and complex! Whether you have been married one year or 50, there is always something new to learn.
Latest book update… and Feminine Fridays!
Every Friday, my daughter and I wear skirts and dresses. Why? To better embrace God’s gift to us of femininity!
The power of a mother’s prayers: St. Monica
Our married saint for August is from the early centuries of the Church: St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. He was converted by her constant prayers and tears on his behalf.