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Mercy Gospel Reflection: Feb 7

By Derek & Karen Boylen | February 1, 2016

 Gospel Reflections for Married Couples7 February – 5th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIn this week’s Gospel, Jesus after teaching at the shore asks some fishermen (Simon Peter and…

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Five Myths About Marriage

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 30, 2016

Is marriage outdated? Here are five myths about marriage that may surprise you. Marriage gets a pretty bad rap these days. Celebrity bust-ups, high profile infidelity…

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Mercy

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 29, 2016

Central to the experience of God’s mercy is the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which, with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, is a specific sacrament…

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The Stick Kit

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 28, 2016

It’s not always easy to stick together! When relationships come under stress, its tempting to give up, give in or walk away. Whether its a marriage…

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Mercy Gospel Reflection: Jan 31

By Derek & Karen Boylen | January 27, 2016

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 31 January – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time In this week’s Gospel, Jesus says to the crowd that “no prophet is…

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BreakThrough Strategy – TaNGo

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 23, 2016

Do you feel stuck in your relationship? Going nowhere? Frustrated and hurt by your spouse’s behavior?   Read on to learn about TaNGo, a powerful…

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Mercy Gospel Reflection: Jan 24

By Derek & Karen Boylen | January 20, 2016

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 24 January – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time In this week’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims in the synagogue that he has…

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St Valentines Day 2016 Resource

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 16, 2016

Him & Her – The Joy of Difference The Australian Catholic Marriage & Family Council has released its 2016 St Valentine’s Day handout, this time…

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Mercy Gospel Reflection: Jan 17

By Derek & Karen Boylen | January 13, 2016

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 17 January – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time In this week’s Gospel, we have the extra ordinary example of Mary’s complete…

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The Marriage Myth

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 8, 2016

Part 5 in the Quest for Happiness Series Too many times have we heard the complaint – “I’m just not happy in this marriage anymore”. …

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Mercy Gospel Reflection: Jan 10

By Derek & Karen Boylen | January 6, 2016

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 10 January – The Baptism of the Lord In this week’s Gospel reading, some people are beginning to think that St…

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What is Happiness Anyway?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | January 1, 2016

Part 4 in the Quest for Happiness Series Speaking of what makes a wife or husband happy (see SmartLoving The Equality Myth, What Women Really…

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What Do Men Want?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 31, 2015

Part 3 in the Quest for Happiness Series In all the discussions about what makes a wife happy (see Smart Loving What Women Really Want…

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Mercy Gospel Reflections: Jan 3

By Derek & Karen Boylen | December 30, 2015

  Gospel Reflections for Married Couples 3 January – The Epiphany of the Lord In this week’s Gospel, the wise men visit Jesus bearing gifts.…

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What Women Really Want

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 30, 2015

Part 2 of the Quest for Happiness Series If equality in work isn’t the answer for making happy wives (see Smart Loving, The Equality Myth),…

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