Video: It’s Not about the Nail

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 14, 2013

Just listen – stop fixing! A hilarious video…

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Take Five: The Art of Apology

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 13, 2013

Sadly many couples don’t actually know how to apologise and reconcile when they’ve hurt their spouse. People think that it’s obvious, or that it should…

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Two of Us: Member of the Faithful

By Two of Us Series | June 11, 2013

What role do I play as a Catholic in the world? Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some…

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Cohabitation #5: A Trial Marriage?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 7, 2013

Cohabitating couples are often defensive about their lifestyle insisting that they are just as committed as a married couple. We continue the discussion here in…

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Cohabitation #4: Commitment Discrepancy

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 6, 2013

Although cohabitation is now the norm, research demonstrates that this practice is counter-productive in its impact on the future marriage. Rather than enhancing it, cohabitation…

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Two of Us: Changes

By Two of Us Series | June 4, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

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Cohabitation #3: Commitment Delay

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 31, 2013

What impact does cohabitation have on the stability of the future marriage? In this third part of the series looking at why divorce is around…

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Sacred Sexuality: Energising the Prophetic Role of Matrimony

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 30, 2013

Sacred Sexuality: Energising the Prophetic Role of Matrimony – Dr Byron & Francine Pirola How does one present the wisdom of the Church to mainstream…

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Ten Reasons why even a little bit of porn is a bad idea.

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 28, 2013

According to Ryan Foley of Covenant Eyes, we have every reason to be alarmed by the invasion of pornography in our homes and culture. With…

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Cohabitation #2: Commitment Creep

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 27, 2013

Cultural wisdom dictates that couples are sensible to live together before committing to marriage. Research demonstrates that in fact, this practice undermines the future marriage…

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Two of Us: God’s Plan for Sexuality

By Two of Us Series | May 27, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

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Cohabitation #1: Partner Choice

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 22, 2013

While popular wisdom suggests that a period of cohabitation before marriage is a sensible decision to ascertain compatibility, most people are surprised to learn that…

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Two of Us: Level of Sexual Desire

By Two of Us Series | May 20, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

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Two of Us: Forgiveness

By Two of Us Series | May 13, 2013

How to forgive with unconditional love Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can…

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Workshop Brings Hope to Stressed Marriages

By Jess | May 10, 2013

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…

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