Marna and Steve Lived 5 Miles Away From Each Other
“I had probably seen him in the grocery store many times,” said Marna, 58. Steve, 64, lived in the same town as her in Illinois. Actually, he lived... Read More
View ArticleI Was Never More Proud to Be Catholic
There aren’t many things I dislike more than crowds. (Spiders, definitely.) When I was asked to attend the World Meeting of Families to record live shows for Must... Read More
View ArticleSmall Acts of Kindness Can Change a Life
Can you remember a time when life had kicked you down and someone took care of you instead of ignoring you? Or, have you ever shown mercy to... Read More
View ArticleThe Year of Mercy – What’s in it for Singles?
On December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis will launch the Year of Mercy. I hope your next question is, What’s in it for me? Because it’s all... Read More
View ArticleFeeling Abandoned After Divorce
Many people have asked me over the years why I would spend so much time writing and speaking about divorce. Mine occurred 22 years ago and I’ve been... Read More
View ArticleDo Divorced People Really Need to Sacrifice More for Lent?
Lent is upon us and the penances commence. I think it’s safe to say most people don’t relish the thought of making sacrifices and I’m sure it’s partly... Read More
View ArticleCatholicMatch Matched Me With Nuns
I am in the back of the church ready to walk down the aisle, Pachelbel’s Canon in D is playing softly and everyone turns to look. I adjust... Read More
View ArticleWhy Go Through the Annulment Process?
I’ll never forget that warm June day back in 1997 when I opened my mailbox and saw a letter from the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT sitting inside. It... Read More
View ArticleEngaging the Engaged: A Marriage Prep Story
On a Saturday morning, at 8:45 AM, the parish center was bustling. Josh and Kristen, the presenters, who were in their late 30’s and married 10 years, were... Read More
View ArticleYoung Adults and the Pain of Solitude: 6 Ways to Help
Over the next few months, I will witness the exchange of vows for several couples; most of whom are friends of my children. These are great young people... Read More
View ArticleAn American Volunteer In Krakow: A WYD Story
Rachel Lanz is a recent graduate from Benedictine College, and calls Colorado home. She was gracious enough to share her experience volunteering in Poland for World Youth Day... Read More
View ArticleHoney, the Pope Invited Us to Rome?!
Editor’s note: I wrote this article in response to a letter sent to me by a fellow marriage minister just after returning from Rome almost two years ago.... Read More
View ArticleWhen Forgiving Your Ex-Spouse Seems Impossible (Video)
I forgive you. Those three words are often very difficult to say out loud because when you do, you run the risk of feeling cheated. Where is the justice for... Read More
View ArticleYou Might Be Catholic If… (VIDEO)
You ask Mary’s intercession, Cana-style, when picking out wine at the liquor store…or if your mom ever dressed you up as the Pope for Halloween… Oh, the wonderful... Read More
View ArticleDon’t Let Divorce Stop You From Raising A Virtuous Family
To dare to be married these days is practically an heroic act. Marriage is under attack from all sides and life as a family can be quite challenging.... Read More
View Article3 Powerful Ways To Help A Divorced Friend
I used to have a dream when I was going through my divorce that I had fallen into a pit of quicksand and was gradually, but steadily, sinking.... Read More
View ArticleI Can Get You This Close To The Pope [VIDEO]
Want to be this close to the vicar of Christ on earth? Believe me, I can make that happen. I know where to sit, and what time we... Read More
View ArticleHave the Pope Bless Your Marriage—In Person!
This is my daughter, Gracie and her husband, John. The guy in white is Pope Francis. The blond photo bomber is another bride, probably named Hilde or Inge,... Read More
View ArticleCan We Reverse the “Fallen-Away Catholic” Trend?
What does it look like when people leave the Church? Like this… I recognized the family sitting in the booth across the restaurant from me. They’re members of... Read More
View ArticleYou Can’t Be A Good Catholic If. . .
One Saturday morning a few years after my divorce, I was walking out the front door of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where I had stopped to make a... Read More
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