Two of Us: Sexual Influences

By Two of Us Series | September 2, 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 spouse.     Prayer You know, Father, one of the things that is best about You is making Mary, my mother. It takes my breath away that You could share…

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Two of Us: Openness in Communication

By Two of Us Series | August 4, 2013 |

A couple exercise to establish openness between spouses with the ability to speak freely 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 spouse.   Prayer Look with compassion upon me. Let Your love for me well in Your…

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Two of Us: Me and You

By Two of Us Series | July 29, 2013 |

A couple exercise to uncover our problems and move forward with hope for our relationship 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 spouse.     Prayer Father, sometimes You must laugh at me and shake Your head.  You…

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Two of Us: Sex and Sexuality

By Two of Us Series | July 1, 2013 |

A couple exercise to explore love making and sexual atmosphere 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 spouse. Prayer What an incredible gift my sexuality is, Father.  Though at times, it puzzles and confuses me. I’m not always…

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Is Cohabitation Different to Marriage?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 24, 2013 |

Is cohabitation different to marriage? Lots of cohabitors will say ‘no’. We regularly hear comments to the effect: “We’ve been living together for 5 years – we’re just as committed as any married couple!” They seem offended by the suggestion that couples in marriage would be seen as more committed than they are. We recall…

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Marriage Martyrdom

By Francine & Byron Pirola | March 26, 2013 |

Blood Red In a sea of red, the Cardinals of the Church gathered over the past few weeks to farewell Benedict, elect his successor, and inaugurate Francis. The red of their dress signifies blood, not Christ’s blood, but their blood, that they have proven themselves ready to spill in service of the faith and the…

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