HM Links & Clips (11/17/10) #142 (part 3)

From: USCCB [marriage@usccb.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 2:30 PM
To: Coffin, Bill (ACF)
Subject: [MARKETING EMAIL]Marriage Monthly: Balancing Work and Family, Humility, The Lost Art of Listening

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NOVEMBER 2010

Home Dating & Engaged Parenting & Family For Every Marriage About Catholic Marriages

Featured Article: Balancing Family and Work

It's a common dilemma: Trying to be a good husband/father or wife/mother, while meeting the demands of an outside job. During uncertain economic times, couples may be even more tempted to sacrifice family life for work. Learn some tips for striking a balance.

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Virtue of the Month: Humility

The billionaire J. Paul Getty had it all, except a successful marriage. His five marriages are an object lesson for our age, which celebrates celebrity, wealth, power--and the pride that comes with it. Read how humility is the foundation for a long-lasting marriage.

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Monthly Book Review:"The Lost Art of Listening"

This book is for anyone who wants to improve the dynamics of a relationship. Author Michael Nichols explains the effects of listening, the consequences of not listening, and why people don't listen. He offers specific techniques to overcome personal needs and understand another point of view.

READ OUR REVIEW >>

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Marriage in the News: Marriage: Institution or Union of Soulmates?

What model of marriage offers the best prospect for success? A new report finds value in a traditional, or institutional, model with its supporting social networks. But couples also need the expressive dimension of married life-the soulmate model.

SEE THE ARTICLE >>

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Marriage Tip of the Month

November 15

Christian marriage is a covenant, not a contract. Contracts are 50/50 agreements in which rights are spelled out. Contracts can be broken if either party fails to fulfill their part. A covenant, however, is a sacred promise where each party gives 100%. Do you?
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