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Practical wisdom, faith-filled insights, and real-world relationship advice for couples at every stage. Our blog offers practical tools and Catholic perspectives to help you love smarter. Explore topics including communication, fertility, forgiveness, spirituality, parenting, and more — authored by Francine & Byron Pirola and other guest contributers.

Cohabitation #3: Commitment Delay

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 31, 2013

What impact does cohabitation have on the stability of the future marriage? In this third part of the series looking at why divorce is around…

Sacred Sexuality: Energising the Prophetic Role of Matrimony

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 30, 2013

Sacred Sexuality: Energising the Prophetic Role of Matrimony – Dr Byron & Francine Pirola How does one present the wisdom of the Church to mainstream…

Ten Reasons why even a little bit of porn is a bad idea.

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 28, 2013

According to Ryan Foley of Covenant Eyes, we have every reason to be alarmed by the invasion of pornography in our homes and culture. With…

Cohabitation #2: Commitment Creep

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 27, 2013

Cultural wisdom dictates that couples are sensible to live together before committing to marriage. Research demonstrates that in fact, this practice undermines the future marriage…

Two of Us: God’s Plan for Sexuality

By Two of Us Series | May 27, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

Cohabitation #1: Partner Choice

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 22, 2013

While popular wisdom suggests that a period of cohabitation before marriage is a sensible decision to ascertain compatibility, most people are surprised to learn that…

Two of Us: Level of Sexual Desire

By Two of Us Series | May 20, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

Two of Us: Forgiveness

By Two of Us Series | May 13, 2013

How to forgive with unconditional love Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can…

Workshop Brings Hope to Stressed Marriages

By Jess | May 10, 2013

Last Sunday, May 5, the Marriage Resource Centre held its new Break-Through workshop for gridlocked marriages or those who were experiencing a lack of motivation…

Two of Us: Hurts

By Two of Us Series | May 7, 2013

What are the hurts that keep me from flourishing? Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so…

Meet Your Spouse’s Love Needs & Avoid Your Spouse’s Love Busters

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 7, 2013

If you want to love your spouse well you’ll need to focus on meeting his/her love needs and avoiding his/her love busters. It’s pretty simple…

Know Your Spouse’s Unique Love Profile

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 2, 2013

Falling in love is a conversion experience. Most of us start out as self-centred individuals and suddenly find ourselves caring more about someone else’s happiness…

Video: My Last Days

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 1, 2013

Zach Sobiech was 17 years old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma; a rare form of bone cancer – he was told he had only…

Stop-Reflect-Connect

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 29, 2013

Whenever you are making an important decision or disagree about how to go about something, Stop, Reflect and Connect! This tool will help you to…

Two of Us: Barriers to Belonging

By Two of Us Series | April 29, 2013

How well do you give all of yourself to your spouse? Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some…