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A Fresh Look at Divorce Statistics
Divorce statistics are often quoted and misquoted in the media and in conversation. Yet it's not a simple matter of percentages. A Fresh Look At Divorce Statistics: Signs Of
Seven Strategies for the Culture Wars
A thoughtful and practical article from a USA pastor who is walking the walk in the Culture Wars. Seven ways for Christians to love their neighbors even when we
The Gift and Graces of Marriage
An excerpt from the address of Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP - Ray Reid Memorial Lecture, Faith in Marriage Conference hosted by CatholicCare Social Services Parramatta and Australian Catholic
Interfaith Marriages
As mixed faith marriages increase, it is wise that we are all aware of the unique challenges they pose. Francine & Byron discuss some of the issues. "I say
Pope to Youth: Marry and start a family
Have the courage to marry, start a family, pope tells youths in Assisi Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service - Read more: here VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In societies that trumpet individual
Pornicious: White Paper from IPS
The Impact of Pornography on Children and Families IPS: Institute of Psychological Sciences A Catholic Graduate School of Psychology The following is an excerpt from
BreakThrough workshop offers hope for embattled marriages
The Marriage Resource Centre held it's BreakThrough workshop for gridlocked marriages in Pennant Hills - with great results. People in stressed or lack-lustre marriages have applauded new workshops which
One Flesh: Looking for the Way
In his book, One Flesh, published in 1980, Fr Chuck Gallagher explores the role of Matrimony in the life of the Church. The first chapter, Looking for the Way, appears
Premarital Chastity Does Not Guarantee a Perfect Marriage
Editor’s note: this article explores come of the current debate around the merits of various approaches to sex education. Have a read and make a comment – we’d love
Biology and Gender
The Biological Basis for Gender-Specific Behavior Gregg JohnsonFrom the Series: Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood - Bible.org | Full article: here Although our primary evidence in this chapter will come
Kincumber 2013 Marriage Seminar
26 couples attended the SmartLoving Marriage Seminar in March 2013 Hosted at: Holy Cross Parish, Kincumber Team: Michael & Tricia Casey Peter & Fiona Foley John & Anne Keogh
The Science of The Theology of the Body
The talk describes the biochemistry of attraction, sexual intercourse, pregnancy and child development. The presentation also describes how these biochemical processes are affected by casual sex, contraception, and pornography.
Sacred Sexuality: Energising the Prophetic Role of Matrimony
How does one present the wisdom of the Church to mainstream Catholics and families in today’s culture? Since the Second Vatican council, the social landscape has changed dramatically making
Gardasil Alert
Australian doctor, Deirdre Little has blown the whistle on the Human Pailloma Virus vaccine, routinely given to high school girls in Australia and throughout many developed countries. In an
Workshop Brings Hope to Stressed Marriages
Last Sunday, May 5, the Marriage Resource Centre held its new Break-Through workshop for gridlocked marriages or those who were experiencing a lack of motivation in their relationship.
Vatican looks at Interfaith Marriages
A recent study in Lebanon has prompted comment from Bishop Jean Laffitte (Seretary of the Pontifical Council of the Family) about the challenges faced by Catholics when married to
Family is Key to Faith
Mary Eberstadt discusses how the decline of Christianity in the past century is not only overstated, its reversal lies in the family. Mary Eberstadt Read the
Remarried Catholics
It's a complex and vexed question: how do we respond pastorally and lovingly to divorced and remarried couples who have not had their first marriage annulled? A recently translated
Featured Resource: Five Love Languages
Gary Chapman with his Five Love Language series has been one of the most effective marriage education frameworks of the last two decades. Grounded in research and consistent with
Transforming Marriages in Brisbane and Rockhampton
This April, couples will have the chance to experience the innovative SmartLoving Marriage Seminar which has been transforming marriages for over 20 years. Coming to Upper Mt Gravatt, the
Reflections on a Papal Inauguration
A lesson from Rome for our homes Perhaps it’s a middle age thing, but the Papal Inauguration has made us both pensive. As parents of five and Catholic marriage
Prenups and Catholic Teaching
We recently took an inquiry from a man about prenuptial agreements. He wanted to know if they were okay in the Catholic Church. With divorce becoming more common, a
Oxytocin – A Love Potion?
As scientific research progresses in unpacking the biochemistry and neurology of love relationships, we can expect some very helpful insights. Oxytocin has been in the news of late as
Marrying Older
Following the release of a report in the USA on the phenomenon of delaying marriage, there has been a number of commentaries on the findings. Below is one from