Tag: Marriage

Philippa Martyr found six things that young married Australian Catholics seem to have in common.

The theme for Marriage Week prompts us to reflect – what is our purpose as a couple? Are we together merely by luck, or is there something more?

Advice for anyone stuck at home who feels more comfortable with video games than with socialising.

Dating? There’s a series of tough conversations you need to have before you even suggest marriage, says Philippa Martyr

For years, Alison De Sousa has experienced and heard countless stories about how bleak the dating scene is in Sydney and wanted to do something to fix the culture.

If you hate the Family Law Act, then what are you doing as a Catholic to make it obsolete? asks Philippa Martyr

The church has long valued the spousal dimension of Mary and Joseph's relationship. It encourages us to see marriage not just as a social institution for the purpose of raising children, but as a divine calling to personal holiness through service to each other.

Catholics just aren’t getting married like they used to. What can we do to help? asks Philippa Martyr.

Australia’ Family Law Act was launched with great hopes – but it has been a colossal disappointment that has ruined lives and undermined the institution of marriage.

The example of St Stephen’s martyrdom shows us that if we redirect our focus to Jesus, to growing in love and holiness, we can feel less alone and less defeated in our struggles.

The Cor Sanctum Intensive helps men deepen their understanding of masculinity and authentic love and find paths out of secrecy.

Kurri Kurri couple Michael and Heather O’Farrell have been happily married for decades and recently celebrated their diamond jubilee – an enduring love story aided by The Catholic Weekly.