Every family needs a father
To share in the joys and sufferings of my sons Joseph and Thomas, I must be a present hands-on father. For my sons to be willing to listen to any wisdom I have to share from past mistakes, I must be a present hands-on father. To offer firm guidance that is understood to be …
How do I Fight Complacency in Marriage
I was seven years old when I asked my brother Gerard if he would be the best man at my wedding someday. He responded enthusiastically and asked me...
Who is to Blame for Suffering?
Life throws us many curveballs, perhaps none as difficult as reconciling the existence of an all-good God with the reality of suffering and evil in...
When the Feelings Disappear
A young couple recently asked me what it might mean if their dating relationship lacked the feeling of being in love. Was it a sure sign that they...
Mercy Makes You Merciful
All of us have someone in our lives that we struggle to love. Maybe they have wounded us deeply by their words or actions, and we find it impossible...
How Do You Know When You Have Met the One?
It was 6th August 2014. I was sitting in Sr Moira De Bono's Marriage and Sexuality class at Notre Dame University. My phone buzzed in my pocket. It...
Is It Normal To Yearn For Affection From A Young Man?
A young woman, who grew up in a violent home, reached out for help. She never saw mum and dad sharing any gestures or words of love. And, when she...
What’s Wrong With Masturbation?
Masturbation is a word that is very rarely used. We feel that talking about this issue will make people feel uncomfortable and ashamed, so we ignore...
God Wants to Marry You!
What are your deepest desires? What is it you truly long for? Are these easy questions to answer without hesitation, or are you surprised to learn...