by Sheila J. Simpson | Aug 31, 2026 | A Word from Our Executive Director |
Many engaged couples approach marriage carrying a mixture of excitement and uncertainty.They hope for lifelong love.They hope for stability.They hope for joy, friendship, emotional connection, and a strong future together.At the same time, many couples quietly carry...
by Sheila J. Simpson | Aug 24, 2026 | A Word from Our Executive Director |
Patience is one of the quiet foundations of a healthy marriage.And yet, patience can be difficult in everyday life.Stress increases.Schedules become overwhelming.Misunderstandings happen.People become tired, emotionally reactive, or discouraged.During those moments,...
by Sheila J. Simpson | Aug 17, 2026 | A Word from Our Executive Director |
Faith shapes the way many couples understand love, commitment, sacrifice, forgiveness, and hope.For Catholic couples especially, marriage is not simply a legal agreement or emotional partnership.It is a sacramental vocation.That understanding changes the way couples...
by Sheila J. Simpson | Aug 10, 2026 | A Word from Our Executive Director |
Conflict makes many couples uncomfortable.Some avoid it entirely.Others fear it immediately means something is wrong with the relationship.But conflict itself is not the greatest danger in marriage.Silence, contempt, defensiveness, and unresolved resentment are often...
by Sheila J. Simpson | Aug 3, 2026 | A Word from Our Executive Director |
For many couples, the months leading up to the wedding are filled with support and attention.There are meetings. Preparation sessions. Conversations with clergy and facilitators. Encouragement from family and friends. Careful planning for the future.The engagement...
