I Cut the Watermelon
by Kate Wicker in Marriage on Monday, October 05, 2009 6:00 AM
Recently, my husband volunteered to cut a watermelon, a chore I detest not only because of the mess it makes, but also because I’ve had several close calls with the knife snipping off a wayward fingertip or two.
As I watched him push the sharp blade through the juicy, pink flesh, I wondered what was on his mind. His eyes were focused, contemplative, his jaw slightly clenched. Surely he was thinking about something important.
“What are you thinking about?” I asked.
“Nothing.”
“But you look... READ MORE
Hearts Grow Fonder Still
by AGroup in Marriage on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 6:00 AM
Most, if not all, marriages will, at one time or another, go through periods of stagnancy. If a couple is not careful the monotony of daily life can lead to romantic apathy.
Though no one will deny that being away from your spouse is challenging, it does have a silver lining: It encourages couples to find new ways of expressing their love.
Make the most of your time apart. Use it to rekindle any passion that may have been lost under the weight of life’s challenges. The... READ MORE
Your Marriage is Weapon
by Michael Sortino in Marriage on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:00 AM
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, they often reveal what’s inside a person. But, have you ever stopped to realize that it works both ways? What are we letting in through the windows, allowing into our souls through our eyes? High on the list of negative influences is pornography.
As lightly as the general media would like to treat it, this multi-million dollar industry has become a huge contributor to the degeneration of our culture, and it must not be allowed to remain in the shadows,... READ MORE
Hearts Grow Fonder
by AGroup in Marriage on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 6:00 AM
Hello. My name is Hallie and I am addicted to romance.
Due to this shameful dependence of mine, when recently faced with being separated for a time from my husband, Dan, I resolved to draw upon the wisdom of poor lovers who had gone before us in facing tragic separations. After all, I wasn’t about to let a little thing like 700 miles get in the way of me and my drug of choice.
If you, too, are facing the sadness of such a parting, take heed. With just a little tender loving care, distance can make... READ MORE
When Divorce Happens to Catholics
by Leticia Velasquez in Marriage on Thursday, July 16, 2009 6:00 AM
Divorce is a terrible thing … a heartbreaking experience. When children are involved, it’s even more heartbreaking and terrible. I should know. I am divorced. I am also a Catholic.
The Catholic Church shows some of its immense wisdom when it proclaims that marriage is a lifelong commitment and divorce should not take place. And it shows Christ’s mercy and compassion by welcoming Catholics who are divorced.
But not all Catholics realize this. There are misconceptions regarding divorce and the... READ MORE
The Last Love Language
by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Monday, June 29, 2009 6:00 AM
My husband hasn’t studied the five love languages. He rarely uses “I feel” statements. And until they start holding them in a boat on a lake during peak bass season, he’s unlikely to attend any kind of “marriage encounter” weekend.
But he is a master communicator.
Case in point: Just the other evening, when our 2-year-old son was clinging to my leg and whining in the kind of piercing pitch that only 2-year-old vocal chords can produce, Dan said to me, “My dear and darling wife, you do so much for... READ MORE
