I read an article years ago suggesting that relationships are built up through respect and affection, and torn down by contempt. If, like me, your track record in this area is imperfect, you can change that, beginning today. Our words spring from the heart, so reflect...
Much to my regret, I have not always spoken to my wife with honor. There have been many slip-ups over the years, and many apologies. I should know better, since I have a fantastic example. My parents have been married for over sixty years. They’re both in their...
Do you have a problem with lust? This is common… and deadly. Too many men today have a problem with pornography, and if that includes you, please get help. Start with sacramental confession, which provides grace to help us make the changes we need. Remember that...
As you probably know, there are seven deadly sins: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. Are any of them a problem for you? If you’re not sure, ask your wife. She knows. This is what’s sometimes called a “predominant fault,” or area where we experience...
We know that prayer is essential for a sacramental marriage to flourish. Here’s one approach that I like that I learned from the late Fr. Michael Scanlan, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville for many years. It’s based on the acronym ACTS. A is for...
We live in a culture that isn’t always supportive of men honoring their wives. When’s the last time you were part of a group of guys speaking positively about their wives? In the office, the gym, the locker room? TV or social media Not so much. Unfortunately, many...
