“According to the CDC, each year more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind thousands of friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of their loss. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24; these rates are increasing.” (The National Alliance on … Continue reading “When Someone You Love Dies from Suicide” by Michelle Herberger
“The Need for Hope” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
In probably my favorite scene from the 2013 movie Man Of Steel, our hero Clark Kent, recently revealed to the world discussed what the letter on his chest meant with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Lois Lane. Lois – “What’s the S stand for?” Clark - “It’s NOT an S. On my world, it means HOPE.” Lois – … Continue reading “The Need for Hope” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
“The Hardest Thing About Not Having Sex Before Marriage Wasn’t What I Expected”
Thanks as always to the ever wise brother-deacon Greg Kandra on putting us on to an enlightening, frank and ultimately beautiful testimony which I think is actually far more common that most folks believe - waiting until after marriage to have sex. While society tends to be "puzzled" by such behavior (and I'm being very kind in … Continue reading “The Hardest Thing About Not Having Sex Before Marriage Wasn’t What I Expected”
“Sex Is Kind Of Like The Nourishing Food of Marriage”
Ryan Williams has an excellent article over at Aleteia.org which discusses in a beautiful, Catholic manner, what we really believe about sex and marital intimacy. His premise, he states, is: Marriage counselors routinely encourage couples to focus on what they do out of the bedroom in order to strengthen what they do in the bedroom. … Continue reading “Sex Is Kind Of Like The Nourishing Food of Marriage”
“When Something Is Important You MAKE the TIME” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
Okay, I will make a confession here . . . I am a HUGE Star Trek fan. I have been one since I was so small I can hardly remember, and growing up in the Seventies, Sunday mornings always had two huge events for us every week: 10 a.m. mass at St. Catherine’s in New … Continue reading “When Something Is Important You MAKE the TIME” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
“The Blessings Of The Wedding Day” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
One of the things I often tell couples and families when discussing the subject of marriage is that the wedding is just for a day, whereas the marriage is forever. It is a common saying, and although it is a little bit trite, it is of course true and relevant always. However, I think I … Continue reading “The Blessings Of The Wedding Day” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
“Reaping What We Sow” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
Every year at this time, I dream of corn on the cob . . . It sounds kind of silly I know, but it was always in early August when the corn would “come in” as we used to say. I still remember picking bushel after bushel of Silver Queen corn in both my parent’s … Continue reading “Reaping What We Sow” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
“In Praise of Natural Family Planning” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
One of the greatest joys of being the Director of Family Ministries for the Archdiocese is the ability to connect with so many couples on the road to marriage. It is an awesome responsibility that I take very seriously as we try and help those who are about to make the biggest decision of their … Continue reading “In Praise of Natural Family Planning” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
“Fighting Fair in Love and Marriage” by Lynn H. Turner, Ph.D.
I’ve always been curious about why people (myself included at times) believe that conflict signals problems in a relationship, while the absence of conflict indicates successful relational communication. Whenever I ask my classes whether there’s anyone who enjoys a “good conflict,” the vast majority of my students stare at me in disbelief. Not only are … Continue reading “Fighting Fair in Love and Marriage” by Lynn H. Turner, Ph.D.
“Comfort Is From The Father” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
When attempting to find out what experts consider to be the paramount qualities in a good father, it seems clear right away that consensus on the question does not exist. For every one “considered opinion” there are at least a dozen others who prize things totally different or occasionally even opposite. No wonder there is … Continue reading “Comfort Is From The Father” by Deacon Stephen Bowling
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