Marriage and Family Resources

In The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life, Edward and Beth Sri - national marriage speakers - show readers that the struggles of marriage are to be expected and, even more so, they are purifying us to make us saints. In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, God has an incredible vocation for all spouses. The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful goes into the nitty-gritty, explaining what to do when reality hits—when the rubber hits the road. From discussions about miscommunication, healing, intimacy, gifts, and more, Edward and Beth dive into new depths of the reality of Catholic marriage—from the messy to the beautiful.

In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, married couples Adam and Haylee Minihan and David and Pamela Niles share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made. Our relationship with God is not supposed to stay within the walls of our parish when we leave Sunday Mass. Instead, faith should transform our hearts, our families, and our homes into a welcoming place to encounter Christ.

Be encouraged by a village of Catholic mothers with this collection of letters from mothers, to mothers. Mothers play a special role in reminding their children of God’s love. At the end of the day, though, mothers need to be reminded of God’s love for them just as much as their children do. With 15 authentic and vulnerable letters written by Catholic mothers to their younger selves, She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood acts as a little community of older mothers who remind newer mothers of the peace and purpose they can find in motherhood. Following each part of 1 Corinthians 13:4–8, She Loved dives into all the ways mothers embody the love of Christ, love that is patient and kind.

A Movement to Reclaim the Beauty of Motherhood Momnipotent is an eight-session study designed to inspire and support mothers as they rediscover the beauty, meaning, and purpose of their vocation. Motherhood is full of moments both ordinary and extraordinary. While daily life can be busy and demanding, it is also rich with opportunities for growth, love, and deep fulfillment. This study acknowledges the real challenges that mothers face, while offering a refreshing and hope-filled perspective rooted in faith. Through encouragement, wisdom, and practical insights, Momnipotent helps mothers embrace their calling with greater peace, confidence, and joy—right where they are.

If the deepest secret of God is that God is love, and he made you in his image and likeness, then what's the deepest secret about you? You are made for love. What does it mean to be human? What was God’s original plan for humanity? For relationships? For marriage? For sex? Why is the body important? In four lessons, Fr. Mike leans into the teachings of St. John Paul II and Christopher West, unpacking the mysteries of the human heart, the human body, and relationships.

In this series, Springs in the Desert Catholic Infertility Ministry brings you stories from Scripture and the lives of the Saints, to help you grow closer to Christ and deeper in your faith while walking the path of infertility and loss. Each episode will begin with a reflection on men and women from the Bible or from the lives of the Saints, Venerables, and Servants of God, some of whom walked a similar path before us, and others who answered God's call to faithfulness and fruitfulness in the midst of trials and grief. Through our reflections and prayers, we hope you'll discover the many ways that God is working in your life, showing his love for you, and leading you to a deeper understanding of fruitfulness through this cross. It is our honor to take this prayerful journey together with you, and always remember that God loves you so much and so do we.

Join Roxane Salonen and Patti Armstrong in praying the Novena to St. Monica. This novena can be prayed from August 18th to August 26th, the nine days leading up to St. Monica's feast day. Alternatively, begin on the 19th to finish on St. Monica's feast. Each day reflects on a passage from What Would Monica Do, a book following the life and example of St. Monica. St. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine and is a powerful intercessor for those who have left the Church. Through her intercession, we can pray that our loved ones who have fallen away might return to the beauty of the faith.