• Marriage: A Vocation to Forgive

    21 October, 2026

    A bishop’s reflections on his parents’ 52-year marriage reveal a powerful truth: lasting love depends less on perfection than on mercy, humility and forgiveness.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Stuff You Don't Have Time for Anymore

    14 October, 2026

    Rediscover the simple pleasures that once brought joy to everyday life. A little intentional planning can help restore meaningful moments and strengthen relationships.

    Jay Payleitner

  • The Dating Recession

    7 October, 2026

    Young adults haven’t abandoned marriage or love; many are simply weary of today’s dating culture. Could recovering intentional dating and relationship skills help a generation find lasting love?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • How to Stay Connected for a Lifetime

    30 September, 2026

    Marriage can gradually lose its spark as life pulls couples apart. But connection can be restored through acceptance, intentional time together, attentive listening, fewer distractions and renewed intimacy.

    Larry Stockstill

  • Dad, How Well Do You Know Your Kids' Friends?

    24 September, 2026

    Knowing your children’s friends is more than protection — it’s a vital part of fatherhood, helping dads guide, encourage and strengthen their children through relationships.

    National Center for Fathering

  • The Mental Load is an Equal Opportunity Frustration

    23 September, 2026

    The ‘mental load’ is trending online as a woman’s burden. But if we only count tasks and time, we miss half the story – because someone also sets the standard, and that makes a big impact on the dynamic. 

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Myths about Arguments

    16 September, 2026

    When it comes to marriage, relationships and arguments, there are a lot of myths out there. Here are five of the most common.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • gender war

    2 September, 2026

    The gender war is not merely an online spectacle. Its consequences are reshaping families, schools and workplaces, leaving both men and women struggling.

    Lisa Britton

  • The Conversation No Couple Wants to Have (But Needs To)

    26 August, 2026

    Why couples should talk openly about death early in marriage—not out of morbidity, but as an act of love, preparation, and faith that deepens intimacy while there's still time.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • The Men in Your Life Are Struggling More Than You Know

    24 August, 2026

    In the quiet moments, a growing number of young men are confronting a hard truth about themselves.

    Lisa Britton

  • toddler

    13 August, 2026

    A viral video of a toddler watching her parents’ wedding reveals something profound: children draw security not only from being loved, but from seeing their parents love each other.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • gift

    29 July, 2026

    What the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can teach every marriage about the gift of frailty.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Are We Outliving Marriage?

    22 July, 2026

    We’ve heard it said many times – you probably have as well – it goes like this: “People live so much longer these days, it’s unreasonable to expect a marriage to last all their life.” Is it true?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Verbalise Dreams

    15 July, 2026

    Strong marriages are built on shared dreams, not silent sacrifices. Discover why speaking your hopes aloud can deepen unity, strengthen trust, and help couples flourish together.

    Jay Payleitner

  • sleep

    8 July, 2026

    Sleep deprivation is a recognised means of torture. But what about when the cause is one of our children? In this post we explore how we might sleep our way to a better marriage.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Newly Married and Already at Risk

    1 July, 2026

    Why do some marriages unravel within a decade? Research suggests that what eventually breaks two married people apart often takes root in the first five years.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • apology

    24 June, 2026

    Sadly, most of us are not as good at apologising as we need to be. We think that it’s obvious, should just be instinctual, or that our love should somehow make it magically work. Here are five aspects of the art of an apology.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • passion

    10 June, 2026

    Passion is a desire for union and communion; to be one with each other in body and soul. It transforms our motivation and the way we perceive our responsibilities, making the everyday tasks of building a home and supporting family more life-giving and rewarding.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • subject

    3 June, 2026

    One of the hardest conversations to have as a couple, is one about our sex life. Yet lovemaking is central to marriage and this subject is crucial to the flourishing of our relationship.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • unbusy

    27 May, 2026

    In a world addicted to busyness, true connection — with ourselves, our spouses, and God — demands we slow down, be present, and embrace the gift of unbusy.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

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