Husband & Wife Articles
by Carrie Gress
A look at the grown-up version of fun
Shortly after I got married, a good priest gave me some sage advice: look at all your daily frustrations as a source of holiness. Later that day, my husband did something that irritated me, so I said to him through clenched...Read more
by Matthew Petesch
My newborn made my day a joyful mess
With an active infant at home, my wife and I have few moments for deep reflection. Life has been a long series of “in-the-moment” tasks as we respond to the needs of our newborn...Read more
by Mary Rose Verret
Keeping options open can close off important commitments
Promises of any kind presume self-knowledge and personal commitment to follow through. Do you have a dear friend that is impossible to pin down? Personally, I remember when I was single and about a year out of college when every weekend was wide open. It was hard to commit to...Read more
by Jilu Jacob
As Indian Americans, our family gives to and receives from our country
Recently, I re-watched the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” It’s a coming of age story of a Greek woman who discovers her complex identity and shares the good, the bad and the crazy of immigrant life with her American boyfriend. With comedic twists, it captures the nuances of...Read more
