March 09, 2018
“Are you really listening to me?” How often have we used that phrase with our spouses? How much time do we invest in our relationship with each other, particularly as the early romance fades? In a similar way, how much time do we carve out in our relationship with the Lord to develop a personal … More →
March 05, 2018
South Bend, Indiana is a Catholic town, and we attend a parish full of young professionals who have growing families. Our Sunday morning 10 a.m. Mass sounds like a zoo. I say that in the best possible way because it’s a beautiful ruckus—if you’re ready for it. If you’re looking for a quiet, contemplative experience … More →
February 21, 2018
Last year during Lent, the Marriage Ministry at our church sponsored a Couple’s Stations of the Cross. One of the questions that we were asked to reflect on was, “In what ways do you sacrifice for your spouse?” While initially I found it challenging to contemplate, I appreciated the opportunity to ponder this dimension of … More →
February 13, 2018
During the time in our dating relationship when Rijo and I began to talk more seriously about marriage, we would jokingly remind each other of a line about marriage from the film In Good Company. When asked about how to have the perfect marriage, the protagonist says, “You just pick the right one to be … More →
February 09, 2018
As we begin our blog, we think the topic of tradition will give you a glimpse of who we are. As Catholics, traditions are a critical element of our faith life—they help with our common identity, they are touchstones for our experiences, they are a means of teaching aspects of our faith, and they are … More →
February 01, 2018
“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!” This old adage, often repeated to new parents, feeds this expectation that children take after their parents in interests, looks, and personality. But parenting comes with many surprises and discovering just how different a child can be from you is perhaps one of the biggest surprises of … More →
