Marriage Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/sacraments/marriage/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:36:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://catholic-link.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Catholic-Link_Logo-no-text-32x32.png Marriage Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/sacraments/marriage/ 32 32 It’s Time For Catholics To Get Real About Sex https://catholic-link.org/real-sex-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/real-sex-catholic/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:33:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806386 Catholic Sexual Teaching – An Invitation to Reality Lust and Counterfeit Sexuality We live in a throw-away society. Fast food and plastic plates — our culture is full of the cheap and easy. Unfortunately, this mentality bleeds into our sexuality. America is obsessed with sexual counterfeits. From the college hook-up culture to pornography to strip […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/real-sex-catholic/feed/ 0 How Is A Catholic Marriage With God At The Center Different? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage-different/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage-different/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:05:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804792 Marriage is truly an adventure that requires careful packing. After saying “yes,” you leave your childhood home, bid your farewells, say your see-you-laters (definitely not goodbyes), pack your entire life into a handful of suitcases, and embark on a new journey with your beloved. And guess what? Everything changes. It’s definitely one of life’s most […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage-different/feed/ 0 The Spiritual Power Of Marriage Can Bring Hope To The World https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage-hope-sacrament/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage-hope-sacrament/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:44:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804570 I have the great blessing of having three adopted siblings. After having six biological children, my parents decided to adopt three more. They are incredibly generous people, and I think are perhaps strongly against the idea of spending any time at all in purgatory, choosing instead to get all that penance out now. I know […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage-hope-sacrament/feed/ 0 Help! Is A Healthy Dating Relationship Even Possible Anymore?! https://catholic-link.org/catholic-dating-advice/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-dating-advice/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:56:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804506 Dating is easy today, right? Hardly. It’s never been easy; but especially in a social media world—and after the pandemic, nothing can be taken for granted.  This is literally uncharted territory. And yet, human nature remains fundamentally the same in so many ways.  So, can Christian principles of virtuous living still speak to our current […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-dating-advice/feed/ 0 4 Lessons I Learned In Seminary That Help Me In Marriage https://catholic-link.org/marriage-seminary-catholic-vocation/ https://catholic-link.org/marriage-seminary-catholic-vocation/#respond Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:08:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803884 Four years ago, my future seemed clear to me. I thought I’d spend my days living in small-town Minnesota and ministering to country parishes as their priest. I love my home state, and I love the people there very much, but God had other plans.   After leaving seminary, I struggled to know what God wanted […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-online-dating-myths/feed/ 0 What Your Kids Learn When You Prioritize Your Marriage https://catholic-link.org/what-your-kids-learn-when-you-prioritize-your-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/what-your-kids-learn-when-you-prioritize-your-marriage/#respond Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:57:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801063 “Well, the children have always come first” is a remark that echoes in the offices of too many marriage therapists. Imagine if their wedding vows had been,  “I, John, take you, Jane, to be my beloved wife. I promise to stand by idly, but with deep emotional pain while you shower all of your attention […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-your-kids-learn-when-you-prioritize-your-marriage/feed/ 0 Infertility And NFP: Still Called To The Joy Of Love https://catholic-link.org/infertility-catholic-natural-family-planning-nfp/ https://catholic-link.org/infertility-catholic-natural-family-planning-nfp/#respond Sun, 31 Jul 2022 01:42:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800121 As you may know, many couples use fertility-awareness methods like Natural Family Planning (NFP) to try to become pregnant, but NFP can also help couples carrying the cross of infertility. Learning about the body’s signs and signals of fertility can often reveal problems and give couples and their doctors direction for treatment.  Whatever a couple’s […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/infertility-catholic-natural-family-planning-nfp/feed/ 0 The NFP Advice You’ve Never Heard Before That’s Inspired By St. Teresa of Avila https://catholic-link.org/npf-advice-catholic-saint-teresa-of-avila/ https://catholic-link.org/npf-advice-catholic-saint-teresa-of-avila/#respond Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:57:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800103 Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a beautiful and effective way for married couples to remain open to life while also following Church teaching against contraception. For many couples, NFP can be a way for them to grow closer to each other and as a couple grow closer to God. The sanctification and willingness to work […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/npf-advice-catholic-saint-teresa-of-avila/feed/ 0 A Guide To Virtual Natural Family Planning Instructors https://catholic-link.org/virtual-nfp-instructors-natural-family-planning/ https://catholic-link.org/virtual-nfp-instructors-natural-family-planning/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:01:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48276 Need some help learning or relearning Natural Family Planning (NFP), Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), the Marquette Method, Boston Cross Check™, or the Billings Ovulation Method®? Here is a list of providers that offer virtual courses so that you can learn these methods (and more!) from the comfort of your own home. Virtual Natural Family Planning […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/virtual-nfp-instructors-natural-family-planning/feed/ 0 4 Ideas For Lent Date Nights https://catholic-link.org/4-ideas-for-lent-date-nights/ https://catholic-link.org/4-ideas-for-lent-date-nights/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:49:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48091 Truly, Lent is a time to be solemn and focused on our Lord in his journey to the Cross. But as a couple, it still remains important to be united with our beloved through time together and conversation. A Lent themed date night could be a perfect combination of these two truths! 4 Ideas for […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-ideas-for-lent-date-nights/feed/ 0 What Does It Mean To Have A Crucifixion Type Of Love For Your Wife? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-love-quotes-valentines/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-love-quotes-valentines/#respond Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:04:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47920 This beautiful spoken-word piece titled “A Crucifixion Type Love” was written and performed by Brent Rice and, although (disclaimer) we don’t know much about Mr. Rice and his personal religious beliefs, there is no doubt that his poetry is stunning, passionate, and a piece of art that all can benefit from listening to. In this […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-love-quotes-valentines/feed/ 0 NFP And The Deconstruction Of Love https://catholic-link.org/nfp-quotes-st-teresa/ https://catholic-link.org/nfp-quotes-st-teresa/#respond Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:43:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47885 One of the best things about the Catholic Church (which of course, there are many, many things) is the communion of saints.  The wisdom and holiness of the men and women who have gone before us can guide us toward the light that is Christ.  There are few areas of our faith life that we […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/nfp-quotes-st-teresa/feed/ 0 3 Reasons We All Need Our Own NFP Tribe & How To Find Yours https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-we-all-need-our-own-nfp-tribe-how-to-find-yours/ https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-we-all-need-our-own-nfp-tribe-how-to-find-yours/#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:24:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47114 Living the natural family planning lifestyle can sometimes feel like a solo hike up a steep mountain. We start off excited, convicted (by the science and Church teaching), and as prepared as we can be for this beautiful endeavor. A few miles in, we are facing an unexpected obstacle, nursing an old bum knee, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-we-all-need-our-own-nfp-tribe-how-to-find-yours/feed/ 0 3 Pitfalls To Avoid While Practicing Natural Family Planning https://catholic-link.org/nfp-catholic-pitfalls/ https://catholic-link.org/nfp-catholic-pitfalls/#respond Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:41:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46933 Melissa FlenA stay at home wife and mother from New Mexico, Melissa is determined to worship God through the dark times in her life as easily as she does during the good times. Her greatest pleasures in life are the Holy Eucharist, her husband, her children, and endless amounts of piping hot coffee.

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/nfp-catholic-pitfalls/feed/ 0 5 Ways To Nurture Your Marriage In A Season Of Infertility https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-nurture-your-marriage-in-a-season-of-infertility/ https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-nurture-your-marriage-in-a-season-of-infertility/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:15:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46411 Springs In The DesertSprings in the Desert is a Catholic ministry that offers community and accompaniment for women and couples who are carrying the cross of infertility and pregnancy loss. Our Team – Allie, Ann, Cassandra, Cassi, Kimberly and Stacey -contributed to this post through their own infertility experiences, and we would be honored to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-nurture-your-marriage-in-a-season-of-infertility/feed/ 0 Five Things Children Of Divorce Want The Church To Know https://catholic-link.org/five-things-children-of-divorce-want-the-catholic-church-to-know/ https://catholic-link.org/five-things-children-of-divorce-want-the-catholic-church-to-know/#respond Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:10:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46274 Every year over a million children experience the divorce of their parents, and at least one-quarter of all young adults are children of divorce. And those numbers grow when you include people whose parents never married but later split up, or those whose parents divorce later in life (“gray divorce,” which is on the rise).  […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/five-things-children-of-divorce-want-the-catholic-church-to-know/feed/ 0 If This Is What Marriage Implies, Is It Really Worth It? The Strange Things That All Couples Fight Over https://catholic-link.org/weird-things-all-couples-fight-about/ https://catholic-link.org/weird-things-all-couples-fight-about/#respond Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5559 oday’s video could be useful for illustrating the daily quarrels that we can all relate to. Although I myself am not married and am on my way towards the priesthood, more than once I have witnessed –with a bit of awe to be honest–the surprising capacity of loving couples to argue over the most ridiculous […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/weird-things-all-couples-fight-about/feed/ 0 The Sweet And Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning) https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/ https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:41:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44443 It doesn’t take long when first discovering the world of natural family planning to realize that most couples have a love/hate relationship with NFP.  The reasons to love it are obvious and the reasons to hate it are obvious.  It is a strange mix of sweet and sour that many couples struggle to find the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/feed/ 0 What Does Being Open To Life Really Mean? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-open-to-life-nfp/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-open-to-life-nfp/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43898 Open to life.  We’ve all heard it, and for the most part, think we know what it means.  For those who are outside the Church, or perhaps those Catholics who have done little more than get their feet wet in this beautiful thing we call Catholicism, the idea of being “open to life” sounds suffocating – […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-open-to-life-nfp/feed/ 0 4 Reasons Not To Give Up On NFP When It Gets Hard https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-not-to-give-up-on-nfp-when-it-gets-hard/ https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-not-to-give-up-on-nfp-when-it-gets-hard/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:19:25 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43633 Let’s face it.  As wonderful as the idea of Natural Family Planning (NFP) can sound, the reality for many couples can be far from that beautiful ideal.  A common thread amongst frustrated couples trudging their way through the trenches of NFP is that the reality of following the Church teaching against contraception can be far […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-not-to-give-up-on-nfp-when-it-gets-hard/feed/ 0 3 Ways To Grow In Chastity Before Marriage https://catholic-link.org/chastity-catholic-single-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/chastity-catholic-single-marriage/#respond Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:28:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43743 Chaste dating is no walk in the park, but it is possible. We’ve been in relationships in the past that were unchaste and ended very badly. When we started courting, we didn’t want to repeat the same habits from our past relationships, so we had to do things differently.  But even so, this was not […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/chastity-catholic-single-marriage/feed/ 0 Three Key Tips For Praying As A Couple https://catholic-link.org/three-key-tips-for-praying-as-a-couple/ https://catholic-link.org/three-key-tips-for-praying-as-a-couple/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:24:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38365 Have you ever thought, “Wow, I want to have a great marriage…how does that happen?” The answer is simple – prayer. Here are three simple ways to implement prayer in your relationship and form a strong, intimate relationship with your spouse. Schedule It This may seem simple, but if you are intentional about what time […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/three-key-tips-for-praying-as-a-couple/feed/ 0 Why You Should Listen Closely To This Part Of The Wedding Ceremony https://catholic-link.org/why-you-should-listen-closely-to-this-part-of-the-wedding-ceremony/ https://catholic-link.org/why-you-should-listen-closely-to-this-part-of-the-wedding-ceremony/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:28:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33932 If someone asked you what was said in the Nuptial Blessing at a wedding, would you know? Probably not. This rather lengthy prayer is tucked between the Exchange of Consent and the Our Father and if you aren’t paying attention, you may miss one of the most beautiful prayers of the entire liturgy. Why is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-you-should-listen-closely-to-this-part-of-the-wedding-ceremony/feed/ 0 10 Ways To Honor Your Catholic Wife On Mother’s Day (Or Any Day) https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-a-man-can-honor-his-catholic-wife-on-mothers-day-or-any-day/ https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-a-man-can-honor-his-catholic-wife-on-mothers-day-or-any-day/#respond Wed, 08 May 2019 13:39:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33713 What I Notice About My Wife I am by no means a perfect husband. I have many faults and do not always show my wife how much I love her. Even when I do not mention the things I see, I do notice quite a bit. Here is what I notice. I notice when my […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-a-man-can-honor-his-catholic-wife-on-mothers-day-or-any-day/feed/ 0 This Simple Method Of Praying With Your Spouse Will Improve Your Marriage! https://catholic-link.org/this-simple-method-of-praying-with-your-spouse-will-improve-your-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/this-simple-method-of-praying-with-your-spouse-will-improve-your-marriage/#respond Fri, 06 Jul 2018 02:37:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31501 Praying with my husband is something that has never been easy for me to do. Though I tell him everything and share all aspects of my life with him, I’ve always seemed to stumble when it comes to our prayer time together. Our first few years of marriage, I forced myself to say something, but […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/this-simple-method-of-praying-with-your-spouse-will-improve-your-marriage/feed/ 0 31 Of The Best Catholic Books On Marriage https://catholic-link.org/31-best-catholic-marriage-books/ https://catholic-link.org/31-best-catholic-marriage-books/#respond Tue, 01 May 2018 19:59:27 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30635 If you’re like most people, you have spent more time preparing for your career than you have for your marriage. We tend to dedicate years of education to get ready for our jobs, but when it comes to marriage most of us focus more on planning a wedding than investing the hours needed to prepare […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/31-best-catholic-marriage-books/feed/ 0 5 Things To Remember When Planning Your Wedding https://catholic-link.org/5-things-when-planning-your-wedding/ https://catholic-link.org/5-things-when-planning-your-wedding/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:08:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23533 Fr. Bill Byrnes from the Archdiocese of Washington offers some insight into the five things that he would like engaged couples to know while planning a wedding. In this brief video, he offers both practical and spiritual advice that couples will find useful. 5 Things To Know When Planning Your Wedding Today many people believe that […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-things-when-planning-your-wedding/feed/ 0 “What Catholics Get Wrong About Marriage” https://catholic-link.org/catholics-wrong-about-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/catholics-wrong-about-marriage/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:36:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23041 Blackstone Films has produced an incredibly accurate and insightful video examining the way Catholics think about and live out the vocation of marriage. Warning – the content will be personally challenging and thought-provoking. “By reason of their state in life and of their order, [Christian spouses] have their own special gifts in the People of God.”147 This […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholics-wrong-about-marriage/feed/ 0 How My Parents Raised Four Adult Catholics Who (Still) Love Jesus And The Church https://catholic-link.org/how-my-parents-raised-four-adult-catholics-who-still-love-jesus-and-the-church/ https://catholic-link.org/how-my-parents-raised-four-adult-catholics-who-still-love-jesus-and-the-church/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2017 01:57:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22506 Disclaimer: This post is not meant to be a formula for raising Catholic kids; it’s simply one family’s experience of how the witness of parents shaped children who became faithful Catholic adults. Each of my siblings and I got to a point in life where we had to choose to embrace our Catholic faith, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-my-parents-raised-four-adult-catholics-who-still-love-jesus-and-the-church/feed/ 0 This Animated Short Film Shows That Love Truly Lived Gives Color To Life https://catholic-link.org/animated-short-love-gives-color/ https://catholic-link.org/animated-short-love-gives-color/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:00:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21971 Today I present to you a romantic short film about a journalist who falls in love with a girl in the comics section. And yes, this is an appropriate topic for a Catholic Resources website. I believe there are some elements in this short film worth reflecting upon. First, we must accept that love, lived […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/animated-short-love-gives-color/feed/ 0 Why Can’t I Have A Catholic Outdoor Wedding? The 3 Requirements For Catholic Wedding Venues https://catholic-link.org/catholic-outdoor-wedding-3-requirements/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-outdoor-wedding-3-requirements/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:45:25 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21561 What is the problem with a Catholic outdoor wedding? Believe it or not, the Catholic Church actually has some beautiful reasons as to why getting married outside the Church building is discouraged. The Church is not trying to ruin the plans for the day you have dreamed of for years just because they feel like it. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-outdoor-wedding-3-requirements/feed/ 0 These 10 Married Saints Teach Us How Marriage Can Lead To Holiness https://catholic-link.org/married-saints-teach-marriage-holiness/ https://catholic-link.org/married-saints-teach-marriage-holiness/#respond Tue, 16 May 2017 14:02:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21157 Did you know there are several married Saints? As our society likes to frequently remind us, marriage is no easy task. To live out the vocation of marriage requires a great deal of self-sacrifice and self-discipline. In the Sacrament of Marriage, both the husband and the wife make a promise before God to remain committed to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/married-saints-teach-marriage-holiness/feed/ 0 How To Have A Happy Marriage: Explained In 4 Infographics https://catholic-link.org/how-to-have-a-happy-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-have-a-happy-marriage/#respond Mon, 01 May 2017 21:51:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20715 What is the secret to a happy marriage? The secret of how to have a happy marriage is realizing that happiness is not the purpose of marriage. If your goal in marriage is your own personal happiness, you’re going about it all wrong. The first thing to do is to spend some time studying the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-have-a-happy-marriage/feed/ 0 No, NFP Is NOT “Catholic Birth Control” https://catholic-link.org/nfp-not-catholic-birth-control/ https://catholic-link.org/nfp-not-catholic-birth-control/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:55:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18959 If the pope had his own grocery store, the aisle labelled “family planning” wouldn’t contain pills or condoms or other contraceptives like most do. It would contain thermometers and charts. Likewise, if the pope was a doctor, he wouldn’t prescribe contraceptives to prevent pregnancies or perform surgeries to sterilize patients. Instead, he would probably study […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/nfp-not-catholic-birth-control/feed/ 0 11 Tips For Living Purely When You’re In A Serious Relationship https://catholic-link.org/11-tips-for-living-chastity-in-relationships/ https://catholic-link.org/11-tips-for-living-chastity-in-relationships/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:00:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18777 Embracing chastity and starting to foster it is not always an easy task. If you come from a Catholic background and you have heard it since you were young then perhaps it’s more simple. It gets complicated when, like St. Augustine, conversion happens as an adult and it’s only then you begin to understand what […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/11-tips-for-living-chastity-in-relationships/feed/ 0 Kirk Cameron’s Controversial “Archaic” Marriage Advice https://catholic-link.org/kirk-camerons-controversial-archaic-marriage-advice/ https://catholic-link.org/kirk-camerons-controversial-archaic-marriage-advice/#respond Sun, 01 May 2016 02:48:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14431 Both the media and Twitter users have decided to tear Kirk Cameron apart for his views about marriage that he recently shared in an interview with The Christian Post. Cameron is best known for his role in the 80’s sitcom Growing Pains but has more recently starred in Christian films such as Fireproof and Monumental. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/kirk-camerons-controversial-archaic-marriage-advice/feed/ 0 An Extraordinarily Beautiful Video Series About The Value Of Family And Marriage https://catholic-link.org/6-extrordinarily-beautiful-videos-about-the-value-of-family-and-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/6-extrordinarily-beautiful-videos-about-the-value-of-family-and-marriage/#respond Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:41:37 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14200 One of the most misunderstood teachings of our time is what the Catholic Church says about sexuality, marriage, and family life. The beauty of what our Church truly believes is often overshadowed by what the media distorts it to be. As a result, there is truly a lack of understanding of the value of family […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/6-extrordinarily-beautiful-videos-about-the-value-of-family-and-marriage/feed/ 0 Why You Should You Get Married In The Catholic Church? https://catholic-link.org/should-you-get-married-in-the-church-7-couples-share-their-experience/ https://catholic-link.org/should-you-get-married-in-the-church-7-couples-share-their-experience/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:26:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13275 With so many options nowadays, the humble church building can be the last place that is considered for a wedding. We asked 7 couples why they chose to get married in a Catholic Church. These answers, ranging from the comprehensive to the short-and-sweet, are honest, down to earth and beautiful.  They can help us unpack […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/should-you-get-married-in-the-church-7-couples-share-their-experience/feed/ 0 7 Things You Need To Know About Infidelity In Marriage https://catholic-link.org/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-infidelity-in-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-infidelity-in-marriage/#respond Tue, 09 Feb 2016 01:45:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13021 Esther Perel is a prominent Belgian psychotherapist who lives in New York. She has dedicated 30 years to couples therapy and to the study of infidelity; and she has been traveling around the world for the last 10 years, collecting information about this topic in different cultures. The following is a TED Talk in which […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-infidelity-in-marriage/feed/ 0 A Love Letter To My Future Wife https://catholic-link.org/dear-future-wife-a-young-man-shares-a-beautiful-love-letter-to-the-wife-he-does-not-yet-know/ https://catholic-link.org/dear-future-wife-a-young-man-shares-a-beautiful-love-letter-to-the-wife-he-does-not-yet-know/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2016 03:49:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13009 Dear Future Wife, It’s funny to write this letter, and yet not know if you will ever read it… Because where should I send it? I have no address for you. No phone number on which to contact you. Facebook and WhatsApp are of no use, and Skype and Instagram will not reveal your face […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/dear-future-wife-a-young-man-shares-a-beautiful-love-letter-to-the-wife-he-does-not-yet-know/feed/ 1 9 Things I Would Like To Have Known Before Getting Married https://catholic-link.org/9-tips-to-help-your-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/9-tips-to-help-your-marriage/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:12:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=11721 This past November 7th, the Solemnity of Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces, my wife and I celebrated our seventeenth wedding anniversary. Seventeen blissful years that I would not trade with any other stage in my life.   Today, I can say these have been years of conjugal peace and harmony, and I’m not talking about […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/9-tips-to-help-your-marriage/feed/ 1 “The Secret To A Successful Marriage” | Pope Francis Minute https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:58:37 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9959 The “Pope Francis Minute” is Catholic Link’s animated series on the teachings of Pope Francis.   The events portrayed in the series are fictional events based on the wisdom of our Holy Father.   In this episode, Pope Francis is speaking to a young man who has just proposed to the girl that he loves and is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-minute-the-secret-to-having-a-successful-relationship/feed/ 1 This Common Advice Might Actually Be Hurting Your Marriage https://catholic-link.org/popular-marriage-advice-we-dont-follow/ https://catholic-link.org/popular-marriage-advice-we-dont-follow/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:10:15 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9435 This Buzzfeed video contains a lot of facts on marriage, but are they all true? Everyone seems to have an opinion about what works and what doesn’t in a marriage. It takes time to figure out what will help you and your spouse have the best marriage possible. “I do.” I’m not sure how it’s […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/popular-marriage-advice-we-dont-follow/feed/ 0 Engaged Couple’s Spiritual Checklist https://catholic-link.org/engaged-couples-spiritual-checklist/ https://catholic-link.org/engaged-couples-spiritual-checklist/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2015 18:12:35 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8782 When a couple gets engaged, most brides-to-be are busy creating Pinterest boards and checklists of things that need to get done before the big day.  Details such as flowers, colors, napkins, and centerpieces are painstakingly agonized over. Grooms often get wrapped up in details of the bachelor party and honeymoon, as well as making final […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/engaged-couples-spiritual-checklist/feed/ 0 5 Ways To Give Your Spouse The Best Gift Ever (Hint: It’s You!) https://catholic-link.org/best-gift-you-can-give-your-husband-or-wife/ https://catholic-link.org/best-gift-you-can-give-your-husband-or-wife/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:31:31 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7316 “Man finds himself when he makes himself a sincere gift.” These are the words of wisdom given to us by Saint Pope John Paul II and reiterated by Leah Darrow in this promotional video for Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage. What is the best gift you can give your husband or wife? The gift of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/best-gift-you-can-give-your-husband-or-wife/feed/ 0 “Beloved”: The Mystery And Meaning Of Marriage https://catholic-link.org/beloved-mystery-meaning-marriage-video/ https://catholic-link.org/beloved-mystery-meaning-marriage-video/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:26:27 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7262 Today’s video is a sneak peek from a new series on the mystery and meaning of marriage called Beloved. Its message is clear enough, so I don’t feel the need to explain much. As a simple note, I would like to point something that I think is fundamental if we truly want to change the cultural […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/beloved-mystery-meaning-marriage-video/feed/ 0 What Makes A Man Strong? https://catholic-link.org/what-makes-a-man-strong-catholic-video/ https://catholic-link.org/what-makes-a-man-strong-catholic-video/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:19:11 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7211 While men are often presented by secular society as being either dumb, clumsy, absent-minded, lazy or authoritative and controlling, this commercial hits a very loud chord that resounds a different message. It shows men who are observant, attentive, active and willing to sacrifice themselves for the needs of others. In addition to showing fathers who […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-makes-a-man-strong-catholic-video/feed/ 0 Blind Devotion: Is The Best Kind Of Love Blind? https://catholic-link.org/blind-devotion-best-kind-love-blind-catholic-video/ https://catholic-link.org/blind-devotion-best-kind-love-blind-catholic-video/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2015 15:54:30 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7162 When we think of the martyrs like Saint Valentine, what do we imagine? Probably the cruel scene of his death or the torture that he endured. This is an important part no doubt. It’s a sign of what he was willing to endure for his beliefs. But there’s a danger here: we might be forgetting what happened […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/blind-devotion-best-kind-love-blind-catholic-video/feed/ 0 Why Wait Until Marriage To Have Sex? https://catholic-link.org/why-wait-until-marriage-to-have-sex/ https://catholic-link.org/why-wait-until-marriage-to-have-sex/#respond Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:24:11 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2340 In today’s video we witness a special–yet unfortunately rare– event: two individuals who have said yes to God’s plan for our sexuality. They have waited till marriage and are speaking to the camera on the day of their wedding. The man is ecstatic and overwhelmed with joy as he explains while choking back tears, “For […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-wait-until-marriage-to-have-sex/feed/ 0 In Sickness And In Health: The Incredible Story Of A Marriage Founded In God https://catholic-link.org/in-sickness-and-in-health/ https://catholic-link.org/in-sickness-and-in-health/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:20:03 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=821 Here is an excellent video for those doing apostolate with married couples or those preparing for marriage. It leaves us with an impactful and real testimony of what it means to be authentically committed to loving one another in marriage. What is marriage? I once had a friend that told me that marriage was like […]

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