Newsflash: Pope says sex is ‘a gift from God’

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 12, 2016 |

In his latest document, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), Pope Francis writes extensively about many aspects of marriage and family life. In amongst a lengthy and rich document is a section that is dedicated to affirming the sexual relationship of the married couple as good and holy.  While this is not all that radical…

Read More

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…

Read More