tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38774064327623032052024-03-12T21:46:59.481-07:00For Catholic Husbands and WivesMarriage is like a garden. As in nature, how do you begin? What kind of soil do you need? What sort of seeds will you plant? What will your crop look like at harvest time? What special helpers are required to make your garden grow so that you can enjoy it? We hope this ParishWorld blog can help you tend to a bountiful matrimonial garden - as faithful Catholic husbands, wives, fathers and mothers.Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-22392979417995753632010-06-16T13:30:00.001-07:002010-06-16T13:33:20.309-07:00Learning to Love the UnlovelyLove the One You're WithLearning to Love the UnlovelyBy Tammy Darling What would it look like to love the person in front of me — even if this person annoys me, criticizes me, belittles me, or even scares me?When this question was put to me recently, I had to do some serious thinking. I knew I didn’t treat everyone with the same love and acceptance — some people just didn’t look “worthy” or “safeEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-73240568880231824242010-05-27T12:26:00.001-07:002010-05-27T12:29:05.000-07:00Why Marriages Fail Why Marriages Fail Posted by Rebecca Teti <!-- /images/dailyBlog/blog/failed_marriage.jpg --> MAY. 27, 2010 (www.faithandfamilylive.com) - The recent spate of celebrity infidelity cases leads Mark Stricherz to ask what causes marriages to fail. He rejects most pop psychology explanations in favor of something muchEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-36588336460398914362010-04-15T13:11:00.000-07:002010-04-15T13:59:55.936-07:00One Love, Two FaithsOne Love, Two FaithsLiving a Mixed MarriageBy Kate Wicker APR. 15, 2010 (www.faithandfamilylive.com) - In a best possible world, anyone who was called to the married life would find a faithful Catholic spouse. Yet, the reality is many Catholics end up marrying someone who does not share their faith.While a mixed marriage is not the ideal, when two people are married in the Church, God’s gracesEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-85720143770749752422010-03-15T10:29:00.000-07:002010-03-15T11:58:10.976-07:00"Rediscover the Art of Repairing!""Rediscover the Art of Repairing!"By Pontifical Household Preacher Father Cantalamessa The Two Shall Become One FleshGenesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16The topic of this 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time is marriage. The first reading (Genesis 2:18-24) begins with the well-known words: "The Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'"InEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-21847596964500157492010-03-13T12:55:00.000-08:002010-03-13T12:58:45.121-08:00On the Brink of DivorceOn the Brink of DivorceBy Lenora GrimaudWhen a marriage is on the brink of a divorce it means that both partners are in need of healing, both are wounded, both need to make changes in their own selves. It takes two to make a marriage healthy, and it takes two to get a divorce.When my marriage was on the brink of divorce, I went into Rehab because I was consuming too much wine. Later, I discoveredEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-29628517080518725042010-03-08T11:12:00.000-08:002010-03-09T11:57:49.467-08:00How Does Your Marital Garden Grow?How Does Your Marital Garden Grow?by Lee RaffelLet’s consider your marriage is like a garden. As in nature, how do you begin? What kind of soil do you need? What sort of seeds will you plant? What will your crop look like at harvest time? What special helpers are required to make your garden grow so that you can enjoy it?You might smile and say, "Of course, you need good soil, water, fertilizer, Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-88364744460373177602010-03-03T18:15:00.001-08:002010-03-03T18:18:11.575-08:00What Sin is About? (Mooo!)What Sin is About? (Mooo!)Check out this great video excerpt from Fr. Larry Richards' talk. And get a handle on what it really means to sin.Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-61824520575829859872010-02-26T11:21:00.000-08:002010-02-26T14:49:44.256-08:00Civilly Married CouplesCivilly Married Couples By Legionary of Christ Fr. Edward McNamaraAnswered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.Q: Bishop Philip Boyce of Raphoe, Ireland, once said that cohabiting couples must not receive Communion (see ZENIT, Jan. 23, 2006). I have two related questions: 1) Are civilly married couples considered cohabiting if Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877406432762303205.post-44324754968573289862000-03-09T11:57:00.000-08:002010-03-09T11:59:01.595-08:00Our Online Reflection RoomIron Sharpens IronThis is the place for you to share your witness to God's love. Let the world know how Jesus has touched you. Share your stories and reflections and tell us how the Holy Spirit has made Himself manifest in your daily life. Post a prayer, give thanks to God.Add your reflection or comments below so that we may all be enlightened and encouraged to walk our lives daily as true Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0