Love the Person, Not Just Their Attributes
When human beings experience strong sexual desire or become aware of the power of the sexual urge within, it is important to distinguish whether...
No Amount of Good Marriage Preparation Will Make Marriage Easy, Only Possible
Madeleine and I were that young couple that made people who don't believe in love sick in their stomach! We prayed the rosary with the same beads,...
“I Am Only Human”
I am sure that you have heard somebody say, “I am only Human,” as if to excuse themselves from judgement after making a mistake. Isn’t this a...
To Love is to be Vulnerable
The love you desire is on the other side of being vulnerable and honest about your weaknesses.
Raising a Catholic Family
Every time I notice myself getting worried about the attacks on gender, marriage, and family life in our world, I remind myself that the most powerful way I can stand up to this evil is to raise a holy, Catholic family of my own.
Should I Break Up With Him?
I recently spoke with a young woman who was struggling in her relationship. Her boyfriend kept begging her to stay, but she wanted to leave him. She...
Men: How Free Must I Be From Porn Before I Date?
Everywhere I travel to speak, I encounter a similar problem. Many beautiful Catholic young ladies who deeply desire marriage are still single. Many...
Love Yourself. You are Amazing!
Last week I was gardening with my two-year-old son Joseph. We were planting new flowers for Spring, which Joey picked himself. He uses his plastic...
The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive
In my teen years, I believed that I could never be fully alive and happy if I lived according to the Church's teachings on human sexuality. When I...