The couple helping children of divorce overcome their fear of marriage

After seven years of marriage and advanced studies in theology, Dan and Bethany Meola felt something was lacking in Catholic marriage preparation. Specifically, a ministry to help Catholics who come from families of divorce or separation in starting their own marriage. DAN AND BETHANY MEOLA Founders, Life-Giving Wounds "There's a sleeper effect to parental divorce … Continue reading The couple helping children of divorce overcome their fear of marriage

Tips to promote effective parenting through more communication and less yelling

“Educar en calma,” or, “peaceful parenting,” is an online platform to equip parents with the tools they need to educate their kids without resorting to yelling and harsh punishment, which might not be the most effective long-term parenting strategies. ELISA MOLINA Founder of “Educar en Calma” “If you yell or punish a child, he or … Continue reading Tips to promote effective parenting through more communication and less yelling

Fabio Rosini publishes new book on St Joseph

His catechism classes fill the church with young people in a continent where Massgoers... ...are all elderly people. His name is Fabio Rosini. He helps young people accept their limits. Improving their relationship with themselves helps them improve their relationship with God. FR. FABIO ROSINI Director of Vocations, Vicariate of Rome “Having a good relationship … Continue reading Fabio Rosini publishes new book on St Joseph

Pope’s two pieces of advice to newlyweds

While greeting pilgrims at his General Audiences, Pope Francis has been stopping to bless large families, as well as married couples just beginning their journey towards family life. To Victoria and Manel, he even imparted some words of advice. MANEL L'OPERA “The Pope asked us if we had had a fight yet, and we said … Continue reading Pope’s two pieces of advice to newlyweds

Newlyweds blessed by the Pope: Even in a pandemic, getting married is worth it

Since pilgrims have returned to the Pope's General Audiences at the Vatican, Pope Francis has been taking the time to bless newlyweds. For this couple who were married in the pandemic, meeting the Pope in person shortly after their wedding day was almost unthinkable. WOMAN "It was very emotional, for us it was nearly impossible … Continue reading Newlyweds blessed by the Pope: Even in a pandemic, getting married is worth it

Bringing families together through play and prayer

After 25 years of marriage and raising 10 children, Mike and Alicia Hernon have learned that family life can be pretty messy. That's why they started the Messy Family Project to provide advice, resources, and support to young families. MIKE AND ALICIA HERNON Messy Family Project “When we were a young couple we were always … Continue reading Bringing families together through play and prayer