Fwd: Marriage Monthly: Household Duties, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, A Papal Salute to Grandparents

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Subject: Marriage Monthly: Household Duties, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, A Papal Salute to Grandparents
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AUGUST 2013   

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Featured Article:  Household Duties

In studies of marital satisfaction, the topic of sharing household duties is a primary source of dissatisfaction for couples, especially in the early years of marriage and when both spouses work outside the home. Here are some practical suggestions that might help.

    

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Catholic 101: Married Saints

 

This month features St. Jane Frances de Chantal, who is probably best known for her great spiritual friendship with St. Francis de Sales, with whom she founded the Visitation sisters. Before that, however, St. Jane was a happily married wife and mother who successfully managed a large estate.   

 

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Blogs:  "Happily Even After" and "Learning to Say 'I Do'" 

This month our bloggers find much to celebrate with their families. Sara and Justin's baby, Gus, turns one year old. Josh and Stacey attend a Noem family reunion in South Dakota.


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Marriage in the News:A Papal Salute to Grandparents

CNS Photo/ Paul Haring

 

Pope Francis has had many encouraging words for young people, but he's also spoken on the important role of grandparents. At World Youth Day he described the relationship between the old and the young as "a treasure to be preserved and strengthened."

    

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Marriage Tip of the Month
August 8:

Although it's risky to assume your spouse can read your mind, a perceptive spouse can pick up negative feelings and attitudes through vibes and non-verbals. If you hold a negative thought toward your spouse (nag, selfish, jerk...) try changing your mind; the feelings may follow.

   

  

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