Tag: Francine Pirola
JPII’s theological timebomb
Leading educators tell how the Theology of the Body inspires their work
St Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, his synthesis of the...
Plenary Feedback: Francine Pirola
Feedback from Francine Pirola, co-director of the Marriage Resource Centre, on the Plenary Council's working document
United on Discipline
Parenting and in particular, discipline, is a contentious issue for many couples. Parenting opinions can be deeply engrained and emotionally loaded.
How to Forgive More Easily
By Francine Pirola
We remember those long nights in the first year of our marriage. In the infancy of his career, Byron was often late...
Plenary voices: Francine Pirola
Marriage is the most common vocation in the Church. For many couples, it is a latent vocation – something seen and experienced as a...
Priorities: reach out to the hurt, focus on marriage
Last week, The Catholic Weekly spoke to Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP regarding his hopes for the first assembly. This week, we speak to two...
Francine and Byron Pirola: The dog-trainer lesson
By Francine and Byron Pirola
A few months ago, our young Australian Shepherd went to doggie boot camp.
When the time came to do the pickup,...
Byron and Francine Pirola: When non-believers wed
The human heart yearns to be loved, known and accepted, and to give to our beloved the same love, understanding and acceptance. This longing...
Spotlight on relationship between faith and Catholic marriage
New Vatican document tackles ‘baptised nonbelievers’
Local Catholic leaders have welcomed a new document authorised by Pope Francis which highlights the need for greater formation...
Papal honours a family affair
Two married couples from one Sydney family have received honours from Pope Francis.
