Posts Tagged ‘Marriage’

Celibacy for the Kingdom

Posted 22 Feb 2012 — by Katie Kimball
Category Catholicism

This is the one I’ve been dying to share with you. Christopher West has been criticized for emphasizing the marriage part of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, but he really does glorify the beauty and importance of … Keep reading

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Gov. Christie vetoes same-sex marriage bill, wants issue put to voters

Posted 21 Feb 2012 — by Catholic News Service
Category Catholicism

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Feb. 17 made good on his pledge to veto a bill legalizing same-sex marriage passed by the state Legislature but at the same time said he might name an ombudsman to make sure the state’s current law recognizing civil unions is respected.

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Stealing Jenny FREE on Amazon Kindle Tomorrow

Posted 20 Feb 2012 — by Ellen Gable Hrkach
Category Catholicism

Stealing Jenny, my pro-life suspense novel, will be available for FREE all day tomorrow (February 21st) on Amazon Kindle. After three heartbreaking miscarriages, Tom and Jenny Callahan are happily anticipating the birth of their sixth child. A neighbor, however, is secretly hatching a sinister plot that will find Jenny and her unborn baby fighting for [...]

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Not Laughing

Posted 18 Feb 2012 — by Rebecca Teti
Category Catholicism

Rebecca Teti: | The above video catches kids in a Washington State high school revealing their stunning ignorance of the most basic civics facts. Its makers edited it heavily for laughs, so it is not, nor does it intend to be, a fair representation of …

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The Benefits of NFP

Posted 18 Feb 2012 — by Ellen Gable Hrkach
Category Catholicism

My latest post at Catholic Mom is a reprint from Amazing Catechists called “The Benefits of NFP.” Natural Family Planning (NFP) provides many benefits that not only promote healthy living, this remarkable method of birth regulation is also environmentally friendly and fosters authentic marital love. NFP is safe There are no harmful side effects for [...]

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Couple Chat

Posted 16 Feb 2012 — by Danielle Bean
Category Catholicism

Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Marriage | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have …

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Sex and Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches

Posted 15 Feb 2012 — by Diane Schwind
Category Catholicism

No, this is not some new fandangle technique for improved sexual performance.  But it grabbed your attention, didn’t it? There is some significance to the peanut butter & jelly sandwich though. But first, some jargon explanation.   I hate to even … Keep reading

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Faith & Your Fertility

Posted 15 Feb 2012 — by Danielle Bean
Category Catholicism

Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: NFP | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) This weekly thread is a place where you can share your struggles, triumphs, lin…

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Nation / World news briefs – February 16, 2012

Posted 15 Feb 2012 — by Catholic News Service
Category Catholicism

- Washington lawmakers pass bill legalizing same-sex marriage

– Komen official resigns over handling of grants

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Theology of the Body – a Fresh Perspective – Part 3 (Man and Woman)

Posted 14 Feb 2012 — by David L. Gray
Category Catholicism

Part 3 of this series reflects upon lectures 8 thru 13 of John Paul II’s Catechesis of Human Love. Topics include Adam is Alone, The Communion of Persons, The Theology of Sex, Man Clings to His Wife, and Shame.
Related posts:
The Theology of the Body &…

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Inviting the “Third Person” into Our Marriage

Posted 14 Feb 2012 — by Kim Seidel
Category Catholicism

Why did it take me nearly 20 years to view my marriage as sacred partnership with not two persons but three? Since I have acknowledged that Jesus Christ is the vital third person in our marriage, the road still gets … Keep reading

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Our Courtship Story

Posted 14 Feb 2012 — by Ellen Gable Hrkach
Category Catholicism

As my gift to you, the Kindle edition of my book of true courtship stories, Come My Beloved:Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship, is free today until midnight. Since this is Valentine’s Day, today’s post is an excerpt of James and my courtship story (which was the basis for my novel, Emily’s Hope). The entire story [...]

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7 Quick Takes Friday – Free Books Edition

Posted 09 Feb 2012 — by Ellen Gable Hrkach
Category Catholicism

Join me and other Catholic bloggers at Hallie Lord’s Blog for 7 Quick Takes Friday. Thanks to Hallie for guest hosting. 1. Emily’s Hope Kindle Edition is available for FREE for the next three days (Friday, February 10th till Sunday evening February 12th). Just click on this link to download the book. You don’t need [...]

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The Longing to Be Loved and Cherished – Damon and Melanie

Posted 09 Feb 2012 — by Ellen Gable Hrkach
Category Catholicism

Today I’m posting another excerpt from my book Come My Beloved: Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship. This excerpt is from the courtship story of Damon and Melanie Owens and it’s entitled “The Longing to be Loved and Cherished.” Damon: Our journey back to Christ began with what we now simply call “The Question,” “Melanie, what [...]

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Just the Two of You

Posted 09 Feb 2012 — by Danielle Bean
Category Catholicism

Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Marriage | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have …

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Government has no authority to redefine marriage, say Catholic leaders

Posted 08 Feb 2012 — by Catholic News Service
Category Catholicism

The archbishops of Los Angeles and New York criticized a federal appellate court decision Feb. 7 that ruled unconstitutional California’s Proposition 8, a 2008 voter-approved initiative that forbade same-sex marriage in the state.

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Valentine Gifts for Him

Posted 08 Feb 2012 — by Kathleen Wellman
Category Catholicism

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and do you know what you’re going to get for your husband? Valentine’s Day is important and what you choose for your husband is important as well. Consider that typically your children and your friends are going … Keep reading

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Let God In

Posted 08 Feb 2012 — by Danielle Bean
Category Catholicism

Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: NFP | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) This weekly thread is a place where you can share your struggles, triumphs, lin…

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Federal judicial panel rules California Proposition 8 unconstitutional

Posted 07 Feb 2012 — by Catholic News Service
Category Catholicism

By a 2-1 vote, a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the California ban on same-sex marriage

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Finding Time Away From Your Spouse: A Lesson from the Theology of the Body

Posted 07 Feb 2012 — by Jared Dees
Category Catholicism

In the early part of Pope John Paul II’s catechesis on the Book of Genesis and Christian marriage that we know as the Theology of the Body, he discusses the concept that he refers to as “original solitude.” If you … Keep reading

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