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Things You’ll Wish You Knew Before ‘I Do’
One of my favorite parts of my engagement to my fiancé George, (whom I met on CatholicMatch), came after I said, “Yes.” In the days and weeks following... Read More
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How Do I Remain Chaste Without Feeling Like a Loser?
Feeling like a loser for being chaste? Yes, very much so, if you know anything about attending a modern university. I feel like I get this pounded into... Read More
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500 Single Catholics Gathered in One Place – See What Happened [Video]
Editor’s Note: Are you interested in learning more about the National Catholic Singles Conference? Check out the new website at www.NationalCatholicSingles.com. Be sure to also visit the CatholicMatch...
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Pope Francis’ Advice for Being the Best Version of Yourself
Faithfulness, perseverance, and fruitfulness are qualities that Pope Francis said, in a homily this past June, are necessary in marriage. He talks about the difficulty of having a... Read More
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Why Did Pope Francis Call a Synod & Why Should You Care?
Last year Pope Francis announced that in October 2014 there would be an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on topics related to the family and... Read More
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Why Is Pope Francis Tinkering With The Annulment Process?
Recently, the Office of the Holy See announced that Pope Francis has ordered a review of the Church-wide annulment process as part of the upcoming synod on the... Read More
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On The Ground in Vatican City
VATICAN CITY – Greetings from La Bella Cittá! After about 15 hours of travel, I arrived in Rome all the way from my home base in Minneapolis, Minnesota.... Read More
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Praying with Pope Francis at the Synod
Yesterday I happened to be chatting with veteran Vaticanista John Thavis about the progress at the Synod. John, who (like me) lives in the Twin Cities, arrived here on... Read More
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How to Meet Pope Francis
When in Rome, so the saying goes, do as the Romans do—and as the pilgrims do from all over the world. Every Wednesday, the Pope holds a public... Read More
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I’m Ready to Be Married
“And then George, you will repeat after me: I, George, take you, Jessica, to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and... Read More
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The Secret to Happiness
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the LORD—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a... Read More
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7 Ways You Can Help Pope Francis Get His Wish
Pope Francis wishes the annulment process was free. As a matter of fact, in his January 23rd address to Tribunal of the Roman Rota on the occasion of... Read More
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10 Cool Things About Pope Francis That Will Surprise You
As an editor in Catholic media, it is part of my job to follow what Pope Francis is doing and saying. That could be why the CatholicMatch Institute... Read More
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Celebrate Catholic Marriage Week
We are right at the start of National Marriage Week (February 7-14) and today we are celebrating World Marriage Day! Bishop Richard J. Malone chairman of the Committee... Read More
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A Catholic Marriage Checkup
I used to think that happy couples didn’t have to work on their marriages. True love is free and easy, right? Actually, wrong. The happiest of couples are... Read More
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A Meaningful Singles Lenten Plan
Every year Lent comes around and I have no idea what I should be doing. Should I give up chocolate again? Should I read that thick spiritual book?... Read More
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Pope Francis Has a Special Mission for Catholics Over 50
There’s a great scene from the movie Fried Green Tomatoes where Kathy Bates’ character, Evelyn Couch, emotionally snaps and uses her car to repeatedly ram another car belonging to... Read More
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Can You Live Without Love?
Editor’s Note: In preparation of the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) in September, CatholicMatch Institute is excited to present a series from the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage,... Read More
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What Married Couples Say They Like Most About Being Married
Have you ever looked at a married couple, whether you knew them or not, and thought, “That’s the kind of relationship I want to have!”? I’m not talking about... Read More
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Can You Say ‘Yes’ Forever in Marriage?
Editor’s Note: In preparation of the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) in September, CatholicMatch Institute is excited to present a series from the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage,... Read More
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