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Catholic Marriage on the Rise
Despite a decline in the number of Catholic weddings in many developed countries, Catholic Marriage has enjoyed unprecedented attention in the Church. A regular theme in the homilies and speeches
SmartLoving Fertility
An online course that explores the basics of human fertility and the application of fertility awareness for family planning. Based on the Sympto-thermal method, the course includes printable charts and step-by-step instruction for those wishing to learn and apply the method. The course also includes couple activities so that husband and wife can explore their thoughts and emotions as they progress. A unique feature of SmartLoving Fertility is the 'Couple Check In' - a guided process to assist couples in discerning their pregnancy intention based on Humanae Vitae n10.
My Personal Vision of Catholic Marriage Counselling
The following script is adapted from the notes of a presentation given to Centacare Parramatta by Ray Reid, October 1st, 2010Vision of MarriageThe fulfilment of each human person comes in
The homily of Pope Francis to the Roman Rota
This week we feature the homily of Pope Francis to the Roman Rota on the opening of the judicial year. He calls attention to a number of noteworthy ideas
A Marriage-Affirming Parish
The most important part of a marriage-friendly community is cultivating an affirming and empowering mentality towards married couples. They are a tremendous resource in proclaiming the gospel. They are
Why Humanae Vitae is pretty much a feminist manifesto
In the first five years of his papacy, Saint Paul VI wrote seven encyclicals. In the final ten years, he wrote none. I’m not sure of the reason why,
The Catholic Understanding of Marriage – Part 2
This booklet has been primarily written for engaged couples who have decided to marry within a Catholic ceremony. It is hoped that married couples and single persons who read
The Catholic Understanding of Marriage
This booklet has been primarily written for engaged couples who have decided to marry within a Catholic ceremony. It is hoped that married couples and single persons who read
‘Permanent catechumenate’ for married couples
We were delighted to hear recently that Pope Francis had called for a ‘permanent catechumenate’ for married couples. It’s so encouraging to see Pope Francis giving this idea air
Belonging and Forgiving
Education for Nuptial Formation St Pope John Paul II said, “more than ever necessary in our times is preparation of young people for marriage and family life. "The Church’s
God’s Plan for Marriage
We are not spiritual beings, angels are spiritual beings. We are embodied spirits. That means we are called to love in and through our bodies. What was God’s original
Humanae Vitae at 50: The Most Controversial Church Document of Modern Times
Theology of the Body author and speaker Christopher West reflection: "Humanae Vitae: The Most Controversial Church Document of Modern Times." Recorded on July 25, 2017, the 49th anniversary of
St. John Paul II and Humanae Vitae: An Inseparable Connection
We live in a savvy, technologically-minded culture. Smart homes are on the horizon where one hardly needs to lift a finger to turn on the air conditioning, open the
Empowering Parents as Educators in Christian Sexuality
Dr Gerard O’Shea explores the topics that parents and youth educators need to cover when educating our young people in sexuality according to the mind of the Church. The
Male and Female Matters
God created us male and female in his image. Our very identity in Christ is expressed in and through our bodies, Greg will unpack further the unique nature of
Pastoral Responses in a Wounded Church
In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis explores pastoral care of families and marriages. The document is deeply embedded in both theology and the reality of life on the ground for
How to be married: Insights for success
Relationships are one of the most important realities in our lives. How can we help make relationships, and marriages work? Every relationship, every marriage faces challenges from day one,
Remastering Catholic Marriage Prep
Like all areas of society and Church, everything we do has a history, a current context and future goal. Marriage preparation is no different and it is helpful to
Sacramental Love
Two baptised individuals come together to form a “domestic church” as St John Chrysostom said in the 4th century. “Caught up by divine love” (GS 48), this union of life
Innovation in Marriage Prep
The recent synods on the family articulated a call in the church to establish a Marriage Catechumenate. It’s a way of approaching marriage preparation as a period of formation
Mindfulness in Buddhism vs Catholism
Mindfulness will change your way of thinking, your brain, and your time. In short, it will change your life for the better. In this workshop, Dr Greg integrates the spiritual
Tools and Fuels
What are the biggest problems faced by today’s Catholic teachers and principals? How can the Catholic teacher share the Church’s teachings on sexuality with young people, in a world
The Fifth Stage for Marriage Formation
The Church commonly recognises FOUR stages of marriage formation: Remote (childhood), Proximate (youth), Immediate (engagement), and Enrichment (marriage). In this extract from their presentation at the Renaissance of Marriage
Marriage without men!
I was sitting in mass one Sunday in the summer of 2003, with me were my wife and 4 children. Father was into his homily, however unfortunately I was