Entries by Guest Contributor

Keeping Engaged Couples Catholic

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Here you go again. You’re working with a couple who hasn’t darkened the door of a church in years. You guide them through the marriage prep process, preside at their Catholic wedding, then watch as they carry on with their life journey leaving faith by the side of the road. […]

Three Things Engaged Couples Want to Know, But Don’t Ask

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You have an engaged couple who wants to get married at your church. Wonderful! As a pastor, you have lots of experience talking with people in various stages of life. However, this engaged couple does NOT have much experience talking with clergy. They likely have things on their mind that […]

The Newlywed’s Guide To Talking About Investments

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Money is one of the most common causes of friction during the first year of marriage. When you first enter into a union it is important to discuss money matters, but you might be wondering: what kind of personal finances should I bring up? Your ideas on investment are definitely […]

One Marriage, One Income.

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‘For richer, for poorer’…. it’s right there in the traditional marriage vows, but how many of us consider the consequences of actually living it out in the real world? The sad statistic is that up to 50% of marriages end in divorce, with finances (or lack of them) being a […]