Love & Relationship

'Dear Christian families, proclaim joyfully to the whole world the wonderful treasure which you, as domestic churches, possess!' -- Venerable Pope John Paul II.

The Most Holy Trinity: Supreme Model for Family And Marriage

By F. K. Bartels • Catholic Online • 7/2/2010

The importance of the family cannot be overstressed. The Church considers the family as 'the first natural society,' and "places it at the center of social life" (CSDC No. 211). John Paul II observed in Christifideles Laici that the family is presented, in the Creator's plan, as 'the primary place ...

You and I are precious to His heart and worth the price of His own blood. Any feeling or thought or voice that says, 'No, that's not true' is just the hiss of a snake.

Inspire: Unfailing Love and a Heart Like Mine

By Jennifer Hartline • Catholic Online • 4/25/2010

You and I are loved beyond our comprehension. No language exists that can capture the quality of His love for us and the lengths to which He has gone to rescue His lost children. Only the Word Himself can say it. He who owed me nothing at all, who had nothing to prove, patiently and ...

A failure to communicate

By Greg Goodsell • Catholic Online • 2/24/2010

There are countless reasons as to why marriages fail. Marital infidelity, physical and mental abuse, sexual incompatibly and financial problems are just the tip of the iceberg. According to author Sonal Panse, the leading cause of divorce is a lack of communication. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ...

Computer love

By Greg Goodsell • Catholic Online • 2/24/2010

A recent study of couples in a romantic relationship shows that more and more people are meeting their life partner online. According to a survey of 3,009 adults with a romantic partner, the Internet is now the second most important way people meet. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - It was ...

Is a dog the best pet for your family?

By Greg Goodsell • Catholic Online • 2/23/2010

Pets in a family can reduce stress and depression, providing a source of unconditional love in a home. However ... is a dog the best animal companion for your family? Dogs are loyal and delightful, and provide protection for a home, but require a long term commitment. They require a lot of work and ...

Friendship as a Man

By Anthony Buono • Catholic Online • 5/22/2009

WASHINGTON (Catholic News Agency) - Women have an uncanny ability to make friends and be a friend. A good way to put it is that women are, by nature, inclined to care. Specifically, women care about people. They intuitively are capable of entering into the inner reality of human beings. This makes ...

New Year can spark fresh start in relationships

By Jessica Yadegaran • McClatchy Newspapers • 1/15/2009

Contra Costa Times (MCT) - Your relationship survived the holidays _ barely. And, while others resolve this month to cut their sugar intake or up their cardio, you know what change the new year brings for you: calling it quits with your boyfriend or girlfriend. "The new year brings about a cleaning ...

Stony Brook study supports claims of undying love

By Ridgely Ochs • McClatchy Newspapers • 1/9/2009

Newsday (MCT) - Suzanne Bernstein said she and her husband, Sidney, eat side-by-side when they go out, always walk hand-in-hand, and begin and end each day with "I love you." The couple from Weehawken, N.J., have been married 18 years and Suzanne said the relationship is as passionate as when they ...

Fashion Q&A: Here comes the bride, so get ready with the gifts

By Jean Patteson • McClatchy Newspapers • 9/17/2008

The Orlando Sentinel (MCT) - Q: My husband and I have been invited to the engagement party of his godson. The wedding is not until next fall. Does one take a gift to an engagement party? And if so, what type of gift? A: All celebrations related to weddings are gift-giving occasions _ engagement ...

KEEPING IT TOGETHER - Todd and Deb Banchor enjoy conversation at a local Scooters coffee shop. The Banchors, married 25 years, say peer marriage ministries, such as Worldwide Marriage Encounter, have helped them stay connected to each other and have renewed their commitment to marriage. (Elizabeth Ann Wells)

What's at the center of a strong marriage?

By Elizabeth Ann Wells • The Catholic Voice • 5/5/2008

RALSTON, Neb. (The Catholic Voice) - Todd and Deb Banchor say they are nothing special, but their marriage is. Don�t misunderstand. The Banchors, members of St. Gerald Parish in Ralston, are not saying their own marriage is perfect. They have had ups and downs like almost every other couple. But, ...