A Townhall column reflects on Familiaris Consortio, the landmark teaching from Pope John Paul II that describes the family as a “communion of persons” rooted in sacrificial love and lifelong marriage. The piece highlights how strong marriages form the foundation for healthy families, where parents and children grow together through mutual responsibility, forgiveness, and shared faith. This vision also describes the family as the “domestic church,” the first place where faith is lived and passed on. When marriages are strong and families flourish, the Church itself grows stronger because the family remains the first school of faith and the foundation of a healthy society.
What Solo Mio Reminded Me About Marriage, Loss, and Ordinary Love
Joe Heasley watched Solo Mio expecting a comedy — and left thinking about emotional drift, ordinary love, and two church event ideas your congregation needs.
America Turns 250. The Church Has a Role to Play — And It Starts With the Family.
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez says America’s crisis isn’t political or economic — it’s a crisis of identity. As the nation turns 250, here’s why the local church’s most powerful act of renewal starts with strengthening marriages and families.
The Hidden Reason Young Men Are Struggling — And Why Marriage Is the Answer
New IFS research shows marriage doesn’t just reward mature men — it creates them. When marriage disappears from a young man’s horizon, so does his motivation to grow. Here’s what that means for your church.