Category Archives: marriage

Connections with Each Other & God

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Father Joe

There is often a modern disconnect between parents and children that is quite disturbing.  Children spend time playing with tablets or on the computer or listening to their music or watching TV but there is little or no dialogue in … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Faith-Talk in Love

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Father Joe

The manner in which parents and their youth dialogue will change as members get older.  Parents take absolute charge over small children.  As the children become adolescents and teens, it becomes increasingly important that parents both speak and listen.  Parents … Continue reading →

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Never Be Too Busy for Each Other & God

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Father Joe

Families are very busy these days.  Husbands and wives work outside the home.  Many feel that two incomes are mandatory if they are to make it.  This lifestyle choice must be balanced with childcare needs and schools.  I have detected … Continue reading →

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The Sacrament of Marriage

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Father Joe

Marriage is a natural right. However, the Church reasonably asks couples to refrain from this right until they have obtained adequate psychological maturation. This coming-of-age is indicated by comprehending marriage as a life-long, complete commitment between a man and woman. … Continue reading →

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ADW: Same Sex Marriage Legislation Passes in MD

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Father Joe

Archdiocese of Washington statement on the passage of same-sex marriage legislation in Maryland: “The Maryland Senate altered the state’s longstanding definition of marriage as the union between one man and one woman in a vote today. Throughout the expedited hearings … Continue reading →

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