Research shows that marrying relatively young without living together first results in the most durable marriages
Many couples live together before marriage, but it turns out this approach often leads to a lot of pain and heartbreak.
Paola Belletti
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This Italian monastery has provided wedding dresses to women in need for decades
The sisters coordinate the gift of wedding dresses for future wives who cannot afford one at full price.
A mother’s love saves her son from post-coma unresponsiveness
One mom's heroic dedication helped her son recover despite the initial skepticism of the well-intentioned doctors.
Did you know that your baby “learns” to cry and laugh in utero?
An unborn baby already has a complex set of experiences that begin to build his or her character and future personality.
He planned to take his life in Lourdes; instead, he began bringing the sick to Mary
Although initially his intention was to end his life, his goal became giving his life to others.
12-year-old boy who cares for his father with Alzheimer’s gives testimony in St. Peter’s Square
The young boy inspired Pope Francis and countless others with his constant, loving service to his father.
In Ukraine, Sister Justine stays with babies at pediatric hospice
"She’s there tonight, during the war, filling with love the last days of tiny babies like the one she’s holding tonight."
The amazing structure that harnesses water from the sky and turns it into drinkable water
The Warka Water Tower is made from local natural materials and supplies clean water to villages in Ethiopia.
91-year-old offers his vaccine spot for mom of disabled boy
"She can't get sick!" he said and generously offered his appointment to her.
TikTok video shows an important truth about pregnancy
After months of infertility, this mom's joy at conceiving reveals that pregnancy is not something to take for granted.
Georgie Badiel, the supermodel who’s bringing clean water to her native Africa
Lack of access to clean water is a major problem in parts of Africa, and one woman is on a mission to help.
Online book shares the surprising joys of living with people with Down syndrome
These families want the world to know the many positives to having a loved one with Down syndrome.
Chinese couple, first COVID-19 patients in Italy, donate $40,000 to research at the hospital that treated them
They showed their gratitude with an attempt to return the generosity they were shown far from home.
Boy reads the Gospel in Braille to his friends and dreams of meeting Pope Francis
Alessandro, who has lost his eyesight, has found a way to connect with others through reading the Bible in his own way.
Wrong number leads to a birthday surprise for 80-year-old woman
Happy accidents can be God's way of helping us spread love to those who need it.
Advice from a marriage counselor for couples in quarantine
Lockdown might not be a picnic, but it doesn't have to be miserable either, says this marriage counselor.
“He was my father, not a number,” says daughter of first coronavirus fatality in Italy
In times of illness, we must remember that people are at the center.
How to find Catholic friends
Christian friendships are essential to a life of faith. Here are 3 tips to connect with people who share your beliefs.
Study shows that children’s brains develop better if they’re with nurturing mothers during preschool years
For healthy development, children do best when surrounded by the love and affection of their parents.
The Ukraine: A baby factory where “defective” products like Bridget are abandoned
The business of surrogate motherhood moves to the Ukraine.