The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph stands as the perfect model for family life and how it should be—rooted in love, faith, and the practice of virtues. In their lives, we find guidance and inspiration for how to build and nurture our own families, ensuring that they are places of holiness. The Saints…
As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the desire and freedom to explore and discern their vocations. Whether they are called to priesthood, religious life, married state, or apostolic celibacy, this discernment requires a deep sense of freedom, trust, and support. Encouraging freedom in discerning a vocation is a…
Unfortunately, we are seeing a growing separation of couples through divorce, and while it may present a challenge to discuss with your children, it is important nonetheless. In this article, we want to share some ideas of what to do when there is a divorce in the family or within a friend group. In particularly…
Married Love – a beautiful vocation and one filled with great sacrifice but also with great joy… marriage between two individuals is a wonderful look at the way Christ truly loves his Church. We’ve collected several quotes to emphasize the greateness of married love and bring some inspiration to your vocation: 5 Quotes on the…
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and we wanted to share 26 date ideas to share with your spouse by going through the alphabet. With a wide variety of options, you and your spouse are sure to find something you both can enjoy doing while making memories. Want to try them all? Print this blog post and…
It’s the season of cooler weather, changing leaves, cornfields, and spices! We’ve got 10 fall date ideas that will give you and your spouse an opportunity to continue growing together while enjoying seasonal activities. 10 Fall Date Ideas: Listen to the After Cana podcast – Grab a coffee (maybe a PSL?) and a blanket and…
For couples living out their vocation in marriage, tough times will come and go. When things get particularly difficult, it is essential to turn to God in prayer for strength. It can also be helpful to look to those who have gone before us. Here are five examples of holy marriage lived out by saints….
In a world where strong marriages seem increasingly rare, we can look to great saints for inspiration for married life. Throughout his life and ministry, St. Josemaría Escríva came into contact with thousands of married couples. He both learned from them and guided them to live holiness in the everyday activities of family life, and…
On the rollercoaster of life, sometimes we forget to make time to keep the flame of romance alive in marriage. In theological terms, the love between spouses is permanent, exclusive, public, and fruitful. In practical terms, a lot of this love is manifested in the day-to-day reality of small sacrifices, caring for children or the…
St. John Paul II says, “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.” We must always be persevering in love, so to help you, your spouse, and your family, we have three prayers for you to strengthen your…
It’s the month of LOVE and the week of Valentine’s Day, so we are celebrating with a couple easy ways you can show your spouse you love them. And… they are practically free. No fancy dinner or expensive collection of flowers needed. 5 Ways To Show Your Spouse Love: Do your spouse’s chores Are there…
In case you missed it, in the most recent episode of the Fairest Love Shrine podcast, we talk with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Doug Hinderer about how to answer the question: Does My Marriage Need a Therapist. In short, his answer: YES! Doug talks about how even marriages that don’t have a big problem or…
