Tag: world marriage day
Bishop Barron: Marriage “a source of hope” and “antidote to loneliness”
Bishop Barron, chair of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, shared his thoughts in a 6 February statement released by the USCCB ahead of National Marriage Week USA (7-14February) and World Marriage Day.
Pursuing a lasting love, lessons from St Valentine
As we celebrate World Marriage Day on 9 February, let us remember that pursuing a lasting love is not about achieving perfection but about growing together in grace, day by day.
The value of pre-marriage education
This World Marriage Day (9 February) is a fitting time to reflect on the significance of preparing for the lifelong commitment of marriage. A recent study showed couples who participate in pre-marriage programs reported 30 per cent higher relationship satisfaction and were significantly more likely to stay together long-term.
Polka dancing, Hershey’s Kisses and novenas for World Marriage Day
As Valentine's Day nears, many Catholic parishes and ministries are preparing to celebrate World Marriage Day 9 February.
