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Holy Sex! What Catholics can teach the world
Dr Gregory Popcak has recently joined us as a regular contributor. His book, Holy Sex is one of the best books we've come across that integrates powerful insights from
Rethinking the Divorce Rates
If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the commonly quoted divorce rates (~50% USA, ~40% Aus), new research is shining a light on just how inadequate these statistics are. We
A Helping Hand for Australian Couples
Source: Greg Bearup, The Australian Weekend Magazine, May 17-18, 2014 Full article: here Every three years Kevin Andrews and his wife Margaret book themselves in for
Pope Francis: Homily to Couples
Pope's Morning Homily: Marriage Should Reflect Christ's Fruitful Love for His Church VATICAN CITY, June 02, 2014 (Zenit.org) Full article here Reflecting on the readings of
The Naprotechnology Revolution
Looking for inspiration and assistance in becoming pregnant through ethical and moral means? Naprotechnology represents one of the most hopeful initiatives in the Catholic Church offering hope for subfertile
Divorce and Remarriage
There has been lots of media coverage regarding Pope Francis’ phone call to a South American woman in a second marriage. Typical of the secular media,
Egalitarian Marriage and Sexual Frequency
In a long and insightful article for the New York Times, Lori Gottlieb explores the relationship between the modern ideal of Egalitarian Marriage and its impact on the sex
The Problem with Birth Control
Stop Saying the Catholic Church Rejects “Birth Control” We reject contraception, abortion, and sterilization - and there’s a difference. In this article from Aleteia by Brantly Millegan, he explains why
Marriage at the Movies
Recent research that was picked up in the New York Times and multiple other media outlets has shown that couples watching movies together and then discussing can gain an
Pope to Meet with 20,000 Couples for St. Valentine’s Day
Importance of Marriage and Raising a Christian Family to Be Focus of Initiative VATICAN CITY, February 12, 2014 (Zenit.org) - An estimated 20,000 couples from 28 different countries are
Pope: Marriage Cannot Be Based Simply on Emotional Satisfaction
“Today marriage tends to be viewed as a form of mere emotional satisfaction that can be constructed in any way or modified at will,” the Pope said. www.aleteia.org | Full
Business Insider: The Church is Right on Contraception
It's not often that a secular publication will publish an article suggesting that the church is right anything, let alone contraception. MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY, PASCAL-EMMANUEL GOBRY FEB 9 2012 | Original article:
Protestants, Young Marriage and Divorce
This article appeared in Natural Family News and Research Thursday, January 30, 2014 (Volume: 3 Issue: 3) | Original Article: here The News Story “More
Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body
Freedom, Truth, Gift, Communion, Dignity, Love... Anastasia M. Northrop For more on Jp2 info click here Freedom, truth, gift, communion, dignity, love, person, meaning: these
Dad’s, Daughters, and her Relationships with Men
How Your Dad Determines Your Adult Relationships with Men Original Article: here Psychologists traditionally focus on the mother/child relationships and mostly ignore fathers, especially the father/daughter relationship. However, new research
Destination Weddings and other Wedding Phenomenon
A recent article on US Catholic asked the question: Should Catholics have Destination Weddings? : here The article touched on such issues as: The imposition on guests to take time
I want to be me
In this is an edited excerpt from “One Flesh” by Fr Chuck Gallagher, SJ, (Ch 2), he challenges the culture of individualism. Callenging the ‘I’ mentality It’s very fashionable
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