Husbands
A Strong Marriage Is Where Fatherhood Begins
When does a man become a father? Most people would say the day his child is born. But in many ways, fatherhood begins much earlier. It begins when a man chooses to love his wife faithfully, embraces the vocation of marriage, and opens his heart to God’s plan for their family. That is one of…
Read MoreThe Quiet Work of a Pro-Life Dad
Being pro-life has meant a lot of different things to me over the years. In my Catholic high school, it was mostly about getting out of class for a day and marching in DC with my friends from another school. Being from an all-boys school, it really helped that my friends were mostly girls. Fortunately,…
Read MoreSimple Ain’t Easy
Endurance is not my specialty, except in the limited domains of board games and video games. I can easily spend 2 hours in a game of Settlers of Catan or spend 200 hours in the latest Legend of Zelda installment. I’ve even started giving up on reading as I become a powerhouse YouTube watcher. I’ve…
Read MoreAshwagandha and Ginseng: Herbs for All Seasons
Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera, a modest shrub that grows from the Mediterranean region all the way through India, has a root that is a powerhouse of healthy compounds that benefit people of many stages of life. It is also known as Indian ginseng because of its wide-ranging benefits that mirror those of the time-honored Korean…
Read MoreFrom Blank Stares to Chart Whisperers
Having taught CCL’s STM class for decades, I’m happy to report that the male half of learning couples has become more and more involved infertility awareness. It’s rare that the man is absent from a class when I am teaching couples, but being in the class is not the same as participating in the class.…
Read MoreYoung Couple Embraces Marriage, Family, and NFP
Sean and Grace Keiser may be young, but they weren’t afraid to renovate their 1930s house, or to get married and start a family. The couple met in junior year of high school, when a mutual friend set them up for a blind date. They went out for pizza, then to Target. “Which is very…
Read MoreNFP, PeakDay App & Wellness
Today, more than ever before, we are aware that overall health impacts our lives at the deepest levels. Couples working together to achieve health and wellness goals are more likely to succeed. With the introduction of new features in the app, PeakDay 3.0 now makes it easier than ever. One key goal for couples using…
Read MoreMan to Man: Advice from NFP Grooms
She said yes! You’re engaged! Great! Now what? There’s finding a church, ordering food, booking the DJ and photographer. It’s enough to make a guy go nuts! From learning how to argue to taking the church’s marriage-preparation program seriously, your engagement can get you started on the right foot or the wrong one. It all…
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