Coffin Corner

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to recent statistics, one in four women and one in seven men have been the victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives. The bishops issued a strong statement against domestic violence in 1992 (reissued in 2002): "When I Call for Help." They offer a Catholic perspective on the problem, as well as concrete suggestions for victims, abusers, clergy, and society at large.

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Josh recently spent several weeks away from his family, working at a nuclear power plant. Removed from the routines and responsibilities of family life, Josh reflected on his identity as husband and father. He writes that the "lines of connection" in a family - which can seem like constraints at times - are "freeing and fulfilling because they...anchor me to my truest and deepest identity."

 

"Learning to Say 'I Do'": Saying "No" to Good Things

Saying "yes" to time for your marriage and family could mean saying "no" to good things, as Sara and Justin write about here. As Fall begins, with increased activities for many families, their advice is timely.

 

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In a now-famous interview with Pope Francis, published in the United States on September 19, the Holy Father had much to say about marriage and family life. In David Gibson's last "Marriage in the News" column, he provides an overview of what Pope Francis about community life, daily sanctity, and more. 

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