“Love is never something ready made, something merely given to man and woman, it is always at the same time a task which they are set. Love should be seen as something which in a sense never ‘is’ but … Continue reading
“Love is never something ready made, something merely given to man and woman, it is always at the same time a task which they are set. Love should be seen as something which in a sense never ‘is’ but … Continue reading
“When we live with our trauma rather than dealing with it, we have a near 100% chance of passing it on to our kids.” We’ve said it before (and it’s part of who we are!): family life is messy! … Continue reading
We all walk into marriage as broken people. No one is perfect and will carry their imperfections into their relationships. There is nowhere else that our imperfections come to light more clearly than in marriage. Marriage and family life is … Continue reading
“For a Christian, joy isn’t what happens when life is going perfectly; it’s what happens when you know you are loved perfectly, even when life is a mess.” ~ Chris Stefanick Sometimes we look at other couples and think, … Continue reading
“There is a famine abroad on the earth, a famine of more serious kind and one which threatens nearly every country in the world: the famine of really great men. The world’s greatest need is great men.” Ven. Fulton … Continue reading
“The world’s greatest need is great men, someone who will understand that there is no greater conquest than victory over oneself…” ~ Fulton Sheen Host Hijack!! Alicia’s brother Paul joins Mike for some manly conversation (but don’t worry, Alicia … Continue reading
“If their love is a true gift of self, so that they belong each to the other, it will not only survive but grow stronger, and sink deeper roots… only when love between human beings is put to the … Continue reading
The world says husbands and wives have the same or even interchangeable roles. Some fundamentalist Christians and even Catholics say wives should let their husbands decide everything (even in regards to sexual intimacy!) and wives should obey as long as … Continue reading
“Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.”― Charlotte Bronte We recently came across a study that showed that those who experience gratitude in marriage display fewer issues … Continue reading
It is not your love that sustains the marriage, but the marriage that sustains your love. ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer After attending our niece’s wedding recently, we had some time to reflect on the significance of marriage not only in … Continue reading
Mike and Alicia chat with Drew and Katie Taylor at To The Heights Ministry about capturing a vision for your marriage and the details of Catholic family life! The Family Board Meeting not only helps Catholic Couples learn how to … Continue reading
The Family Board Meeting is a tool we’ve been using in our marriage for years to manage finances, set goals, and get on the same page regarding the vision for our family culture. When it comes to family meetings, there … Continue reading
The Family Board Meeting is a tool we’ve been using in our marriage for years to manage finances, set goals, and get on the same page regarding the vision for our family culture. In 2021, we led over 100 couples … Continue reading
Messy Family Project · MFM 56 – Family Life This is a messy family minute with Mike and Alicia Hernon. We talk a lot on our program about the “messy-ness” of life, but we thought we could take a moment … Continue reading
Lovers do “for love” what never would be done for a reason, or a rule, or a doctrine or a law. True love “loves” and needs to suffer — not for suffering’s sake alone, but for the sake of … Continue reading
Messy Family Project · MFM 55 – Closeness This is a messy family minute with Mike and Alicia Hernon. A 2014 study entitled “Understanding Former Young Catholics” found that emotional closeness with parents, especially fathers, is a powerful indicator of … Continue reading
Messy Family Project · MFM 54 – The Importance Of Ritual This is a Messy Family Minute with Mike and Alicia Hernon. How can you turn a simple daily routine, something ordinary that you do everyday into a tool to … Continue reading
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