Entries by Jessie Wiegand

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Book Review – The Good, The Messy, and The Beautiful

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Book Title: The Good, The Messy, and the Beautiful Authors: Dr. Edward and Beth Sri Who Should Read It? This book is great for engaged or married couples who want to learn from the experience of a couple married over 20 years. It’s written from the co-authors’ (Edward and Beth) […]

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National Marriage Week Advice

Read Time: 5 minutes

For National Marriage Week, we asked ministry leaders and married couples, “What is one important thing couples need to know in their first year of marriage?” Here are some of our favorite replies: One thing Mike and I have learned is that communication is key. Whether that’s communicating your goals, […]

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What do you do at Pre-Cana?

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Now that you’ve made the big decision and you’re beginning the marriage prep process, you may have heard about “Pre-Cana” from your priest or others in your parish. What is Pre-Cana? Simply put, Pre-Cana is a marriage preparation course, class, or consultation for couples who will be married in a Catholic Church. […]

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How do you get married in the Catholic Church?

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Finding a partner to share the rest of your life with is a blessing. If you’ve recently been engaged and are planning to be married in the Catholic Church, there are a few steps you’ll need to take.

In the Catholic Church, marriage is a Sacrament, and taking these important steps will prepare you for a lifetime of love and commitment to each other and God.

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When Are Outside Friendships Ruining Your Marriage?

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Having friendships with individuals and other couples is healthy for married couples. We should all have a variety of people to engage with socially and consult for advice. Your best friend doesn’t have to be your partner’s best friend, but if your spouse can’t stand your BFF or vice versa, […]

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Your Spouse Comes First, Even if You Have Kids

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Three Things I’ve Learned After 25 Years of Marriage: Part One This may seem odd, but I don’t really like giving marital advice. In order to give advice, you need to be thought of as someone who has attained a certain level of expertise on the subject at hand. In […]

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What to Do When Your Partner Becomes Someone Different

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“They Said You’d Never Change” I can clearly hear the voices in my head of multiple women saying: “Don’t think you’re gonna change him, honey!” “If he’s like that now, he’ll always be that way.” “Once a [blank], always a [blank]. People don’t change!” While these well-meaning and sometimes cautionary […]