To all of those who thought we could scrape by without much fuss—continuing to live quietly in the midst of the world, living our Christian faith without any conflict or much attention—that time has passed

Human beings are profoundly communal, and it should come as no surprise to us that friendship is a sacred gift we all desire. But not all friendships are the same.

Many believe the Catholic teachings on sexual morality are antiquated and place too much of a burden on people today.  However, it’s these very beliefs that help us understand what healthy relationships and sexuality are all about.

If we neglect the little things, we neglect everything. The big things (marriage, careers, friendships, children) are made of the little things (an unnoticed good deed, a phone call with a friend, sharing a compliment just because).

Anyone in a successful marriage will attest that love entails sacrifice. Cultivating stable, harmonious family bonds is a life-long challenge. While love is something to be embraced, limerence is something to be discarded.