Matthew is a left-handed cradle Catholic who enjoys reading everything Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Chesterton and is also an avid comic book fan. He is married to his wife Jennifer and has four children. Matthew’s favorite saints include Athanasius, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri and John of the Cross.
When life hits all at once, your marriage vows stop being words and start being lived. Discover how spiritual preparation, community, and friendship with the saints can carry your marriage through even the most chaotic seasons.
Hey there fellow married folks with kids! Remember those days when you and your spouse could just spontaneously decide to hit the town for a romantic evening? Yeah, me neither. But just because we’ve traded in our dancing shoes for diaper bags doesn’t mean the dating has to stop. In […]
When I got married at the ripe young age of 23, I never actually thought I would reach this milestone: 14 years of being married. Not because I didn’t believe in the permanence of the sacrament of matrimony nor because I wasn’t in it for the long haul. But when […]
It was 7:55 p.m. on a Sunday night when God chose to teach me a lesson about marriage through an unexpected source – the moon and Our Blessed Mother. My wife and I had just weathered one of those days that tested a marriage’s strength: a sick child, missed meals, […]
Natural Family Planning (NFP) combines together threads of faith, trust, and love. It’s a path that invites couples to be in harmony with God’s design for marriage and fertility. But let’s be real – it’s not always a waltz in the park. Sometimes it feels more like a clumsy tango […]
The holiday season brings a unique blend of joy and challenge to married life. Between shopping lists, family gatherings, and end-of-year commitments, even the strongest marriages can feel stretched thin. Yet these moments of stress can become opportunities for deeper connection and spiritual growth. Virtue in the Chaos Marriage during […]
You know that moment when you’re folding laundry for the umpteenth time, or maybe you’re elbow-deep in dishes, and suddenly you wonder, “Is this all there is to married life?” Well, let me tell you, my friend, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, standing in a sea of mismatched socks, […]
Bridges take time to build…lots of time. It also takes time to build your marriage. Along with time it requires effort and the right tools. Here’s how you can apply some bridge-building to your relationship: Solid Foundation: Every good bridge needs a strong base. In your marriage, that’s your shared […]
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and gold, October brings not just the beauty of autumn but also a spiritual bounty for married couples. My wife’s birthday falls during this month, reminding me of the precious gift of marriage God has blessed us with. It’s also a time […]
My Son’s First Reconciliation Journey What does indescribable joy feel like? Well, this is something that I experienced when my son celebrated his First Reconciliation a few weeks ago. It was a Saturday before his First Communion, and he had a First Reconciliation service. For a couple of hours, there […]
