From the Family Foundations archives **** I have never had sex. I do not plan on ever having sex. Our culture today leads many to believe that a man’s appetite for sex is like his appetite for food — it needs to be satisfied or he will wither. As a celibate man, I assure you, you can live . . . [Continue Reading]
Archive by Tag | marriage
NFP: A key to Christian unity?
This year, the Week for Christian Unity falls on January 18-25. As in years past, ecumenism efforts have culminated during this time, with internationally-coordinated events and even an official theme. But now, in 2018, events could align to create a new platform for Christian unity: reproductive . . . [Continue Reading]
Straight talk on NFP, man to man
From the Family Foundations archives **** So you’re getting ready to get married in the Catholic Church and you’re wondering about natural family planning? You’re probably wondering if it’s really good for your marriage and why the Church cares about your method of family planning. You . . . [Continue Reading]
A nod to the love languages
From the Family Foundations archives **** Learning to speak each other’s love language has been crucial for our marriage and it fits remarkably well with our practice of NFP! When Maria and I were engaged, I learned early on that she loved to read self-improvement books — books on . . . [Continue Reading]
First words
Photo credit: Ed Koskey, AD Times The Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert, 56, was installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Allentown on Aug. 31 at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena. He is the first priest from the diocese to become its bishop. Here is an excerpt of the remarks he made during . . . [Continue Reading]
9 tips for improving intimacy in your marriage
From the Family Foundations archives **** Whether it's years of marriage or distractions from the kids, couples often report fading spousal intimacy over time. The longer they're married, it seems, the less connected they feel. Here are 9 time-tested tips that may not seem romantic, but . . . [Continue Reading]
NFP Uncensored: Growing a better marriage
NFP Uncensored is a series of candid accounts of the way NFP informs every aspect of life. You can follow the posts by searching for “NFP Uncensored” here in the Living the Love blog (use the search bar on the righthand side of this page), or by searching #NFPUncensored on social media. When I . . . [Continue Reading]
Scientists answer the call for effective natural methods of birth regulation
Humanae Vitae Giving Day * * * by Richard J. Fehring, PhD, RN, FAAN Pope Paul VI shocked the world on July 25th, 1968 with the release of the encyclical letter Humanae Vitae (HV), sometimes titled “On the Regulation of Birth.” The reason that this short, 14-page document caused great . . . [Continue Reading]
Humanae Vitae: The Sword and the Stone
Humanae Vitae Giving Day * * * by Michael Gagnon It has now been 49 years since Humanae Vitae dropped out of heaven through His Holiness Pope Paul VI and the shockwaves continue to resound throughout the world. Since its release, this blessed document has not failed or slowed in its mission . . . [Continue Reading]
What we’ve learned: it’s about more than the kids
Humanae Vitae Giving Day * * * by Tommy Tighe My wife and I have been on a crazy journey. From thinking the Church should stay out of our bedroom, to reading and embracing Humanae Vitae, to teaching engaged couples all about NFP in the comfort of our living room; it’s a story I barely . . . [Continue Reading]