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Couples marrying in the Catholic Church need to use an approved version of the vows, or risk having their marriage considered invalid.
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1M ago
Christian marriage flourishes through active engagement with God, its designer. Our role as Catholic companions requires us to be faithful to God's blueprint for marriage, relying on the Holy Spirit to guide our interactions with those in pain.
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Bishop Barron, chair of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, shared his thoughts in a 6 February statement released by the USCCB ahead of National Marriage Week USA (7-14February) and World Marriage Day.
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1M ago
As we celebrate World Marriage Day on 9 February, let us remember that pursuing a lasting love is not about achieving perfection but about growing together in grace, day by day.
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1M ago
As Valentine's Day nears, many Catholic parishes and ministries are preparing to celebrate World Marriage Day 9 February.
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Later this year, population experts and pronatalists will meet in Texas to explore practical solutions to declining worldwide fertility. It’s one of several signs that attitudes to fertility rates are shifting.
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1M ago
Priests are often asked to address issues beyond their expertise, like mental health crises or counselling needs, instead of specialists. How can we better discern when to seek spiritual guidance versus professional help?
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In all this busy-work and busy-play, it’s easy for us to lose sight of the guest of honour, arriving at his birthday utterly exhausted. Here are three ideas to reset our Advent.
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Our earliest experiences of love and care profoundly influence what we each bring into our marriage. Attachment Theory illuminates how.
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The Catholic Weekly » Family & Marriage
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As January 2025 approaches, excitement is building among Catholic parish leaders and parishioners for the return of the Theology of the Body course featuring the esteemed Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute.
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