For Your Marriage - Daily Marriage Tips - Feed https://www.foryourmarriage.org Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:31:14 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fym-favicon-32x32.png For Your Marriage - Daily Marriage Tips - Feed https://www.foryourmarriage.org 32 32 March 15, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-238/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15176 “Not as man does God see…the Lord looks into the heart.” (1 Sam 16:7) Do you look into your spouse’s heart? Do you let them look into yours? Cherish the opportunity to go beyond appearances with the one you love.

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]]> “Not as man does God see…the Lord looks into the heart.” (1 Sam 16:7) Do you look into your spouse’s heart? Do you let them look into yours? Cherish the opportunity to go beyond appearances with the one you love.

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]]> March 14, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-258/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15269 A meal is a holy thing to share. Who cooks, prepares the table, or cleans up in your family? Is one of you very nutrition conscious and the other not? It doesn’t have to be gourmet to be healthy and delicious. Who talks the most? Who leads a prayer? Share it all.

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]]> A meal is a holy thing to share. Who cooks, prepares the table, or cleans up in your family? Is one of you very nutrition conscious and the other not? It doesn’t have to be gourmet to be healthy and delicious. Who talks the most? Who leads a prayer? Share it all.

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]]> March 13, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-256/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15267 Did you know that there are many married saints? If you’re not familiar with any, do some research. You might start with reading about St. Thomas More, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Gianna Molla.

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]]> Did you know that there are many married saints? If you’re not familiar with any, do some research. You might start with reading about St. Thomas More, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Gianna Molla.

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]]> March 12, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-228/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15167 “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” (Jn 12:24) Has anyone close to you died who has enriched your life? Loss is always hard, but having a spouse to share it with makes it bearable.

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]]> “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” (Jn 12:24) Has anyone close to you died who has enriched your life? Loss is always hard, but having a spouse to share it with makes it bearable.

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]]> March 11, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-244/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15184 “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Do you need to ask forgiveness from your spouse? Maybe you need to offer it. If there’s nothing recent to forgive, forgive someone you’ve been holding a grudge against.

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]]> “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Do you need to ask forgiveness from your spouse? Maybe you need to offer it. If there’s nothing recent to forgive, forgive someone you’ve been holding a grudge against.

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]]> March 10, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-234/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15170 Are you, or someone you know, in a troubled marriage? You don’t have to live with the pain; there are people to help you work toward a better marriage. Many couples have worked their way back to satisfying and stronger marriages. Check out The Third Option or Retrouvaille for starters.

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]]> Are you, or someone you know, in a troubled marriage? You don’t have to live with the pain; there are people to help you work toward a better marriage. Many couples have worked their way back to satisfying and stronger marriages. Check out The Third Option or Retrouvaille for starters.

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]]> March 9, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-215-2-2/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22058 Have you ever prayed the Stations of the Cross with your family? This Lent attend a service at your parish or pray our Stations for marriages and families at home. Stations of the Cross for Marriages and Families

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]]> Have you ever prayed the Stations of the Cross with your family? This Lent attend a service at your parish or pray our Stations for marriages and families at home. Stations of the Cross for Marriages and Families

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]]> March 8, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-224/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15163 “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” (Ps 95:8) Do you harden your heart against God, or against your spouse? Pray today for a tenderness of heart toward your spouse, even when he or she repeats an annoying habit.

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]]> “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” (Ps 95:8) Do you harden your heart against God, or against your spouse? Pray today for a tenderness of heart toward your spouse, even when he or she repeats an annoying habit.

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]]> March 7, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-232/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15169 “In a family you don’t have to look very far to find your cross,” a father observes in Follow the Way of Love. Who in your family seems to have a mission to purify YOU today, to teach you patience, or to challenge you? What cross do you bring to the others in your family?

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]]> “In a family you don’t have to look very far to find your cross,” a father observes in Follow the Way of Love. Who in your family seems to have a mission to purify YOU today, to teach you patience, or to challenge you? What cross do you bring to the others in your family?

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]]> March 6, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-230/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15173 Share a childhood memory. Who was your best friend, or your favorite subject in school? What seemed like a crisis at the time, but you were eventually able to overcome or forget? Talk it over.

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]]> Share a childhood memory. Who was your best friend, or your favorite subject in school? What seemed like a crisis at the time, but you were eventually able to overcome or forget? Talk it over.

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]]> March 5, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-275/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22104 Put God first in your marriage. Learn to love your spouse as Christ loves you. (Reader’s Tip) 

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]]> Put God first in your marriage. Learn to love your spouse as Christ loves you. (Reader’s Tip) 

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]]> March 4, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-218/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15157 Married couples are the ministers of the Sacrament of Marriage to each other. How do you minister to each other in your daily life? Don’t forget to pray for all the graces of your sacrament!

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]]> Married couples are the ministers of the Sacrament of Marriage to each other. How do you minister to each other in your daily life? Don’t forget to pray for all the graces of your sacrament!

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]]> March 3, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-216/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15155 Resist the urge to buy something new this week. Have each person in the family pick one possession to give away during Lent. Consider gently used toys, books, or hand-me-downs that need to find a new home.

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]]> Resist the urge to buy something new this week. Have each person in the family pick one possession to give away during Lent. Consider gently used toys, books, or hand-me-downs that need to find a new home.

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]]> March 2, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-215-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22063 Have you been to confession this Lent? Take advantage of the increased times for Confession many parishes offer and prepare your heart for Holy Week and Easter. Encourage your spouse to do the same.

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]]> Have you been to confession this Lent? Take advantage of the increased times for Confession many parishes offer and prepare your heart for Holy Week and Easter. Encourage your spouse to do the same.

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]]> March 1, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-210/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15149 Just as Jesus was transfigured and appeared gloriously to Peter, James, and John (Mk 9: 2-10) so too love for your spouse can bring out the best in the other. Recall for a moment your wedding day and the wonder of seeing each other clothed in splendor.

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]]> Just as Jesus was transfigured and appeared gloriously to Peter, James, and John (Mk 9: 2-10) so too love for your spouse can bring out the best in the other. Recall for a moment your wedding day and the wonder of seeing each other clothed in splendor.

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]]> February 28, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-200/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15139 Around the house, married couples work out a division of labor between them. Usually it’s based on skills, interest, and time. Is there a particular task you dislike? Talk about it. Then try switching for a month.

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]]> Around the house, married couples work out a division of labor between them. Usually it’s based on skills, interest, and time. Is there a particular task you dislike? Talk about it. Then try switching for a month.

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]]> February 27, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-206/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15145 “Then God delivered all these commandments.” (Ex 20:1) Which commandment is most difficult for you? Are you too lenient or harsh on yourself? Sometimes a spouse can be a window into your soul, knowing you even better than you know yourself. Do you dare ask for his/her opinion?

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]]> “Then God delivered all these commandments.” (Ex 20:1) Which commandment is most difficult for you? Are you too lenient or harsh on yourself? Sometimes a spouse can be a window into your soul, knowing you even better than you know yourself. Do you dare ask for his/her opinion?

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]]> February 26, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-182/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15048 Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?” Jesus asks his disciples (Mt 6:27). (The answer is “no.”) What do you get anxious about? Share it with your spouse. Pray together for the gift of peace.

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]]> Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?” Jesus asks his disciples (Mt 6:27). (The answer is “no.”) What do you get anxious about? Share it with your spouse. Pray together for the gift of peace.

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]]> February 25, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-204/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15143 Where is your church? Perhaps it’s closer than you think. A family is “the most basic way in which the Lord gathers us, forms us, and acts in the world. The early Church [called] the Christian family a domestic church or church of the home.” (Follow the Way of Love)

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]]> Where is your church? Perhaps it’s closer than you think. A family is “the most basic way in which the Lord gathers us, forms us, and acts in the world. The early Church [called] the Christian family a domestic church or church of the home.” (Follow the Way of Love)

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]]> February 24, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-202/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15141 Are there any places in your heart where you have allowed resentment to grow or grudges to fester? Open these parts to God. Ask for His help to soften your heart and see your family through His eyes of love.

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]]> Are there any places in your heart where you have allowed resentment to grow or grudges to fester? Open these parts to God. Ask for His help to soften your heart and see your family through His eyes of love.

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]]> February 23, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-215-2/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/?post_type=daily-marriage-tips&p=22056 Have you ever prayed the Stations of the Cross with your family? This Lent attend a service at your parish or pray our Stations for marriages and families at home. Stations of the Cross for Marriages and Families

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]]> Have you ever prayed the Stations of the Cross with your family? This Lent attend a service at your parish or pray our Stations for marriages and families at home. Stations of the Cross for Marriages and Families

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]]> February 22, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-196/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15135 “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.” (Ps 51:3) On this first Sunday of Lent, make plans to go to confession as a family sometime during Lent. Frequenting the Sacrament of Penance is a great “practice run” for asking forgiveness from your spouse.

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]]> “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.” (Ps 51:3) On this first Sunday of Lent, make plans to go to confession as a family sometime during Lent. Frequenting the Sacrament of Penance is a great “practice run” for asking forgiveness from your spouse.

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]]> February 21, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-198/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15137 It’s natural for couples to have different strengths. Sometimes, however, it’s fun to teach each other a personal skill – like how to sew on a button or play a musical instrument. Teach each other something new today, and be patient!

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]]> It’s natural for couples to have different strengths. Sometimes, however, it’s fun to teach each other a personal skill – like how to sew on a button or play a musical instrument. Teach each other something new today, and be patient!

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]]> February 20, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-214/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15153 What’s your favorite prayer or Scripture? Do you know what your spouse’s is? Why not say it together tonight?

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]]> What’s your favorite prayer or Scripture? Do you know what your spouse’s is? Why not say it together tonight?

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]]> February 19, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-168/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15036 “Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness” (Ps 103:8). In these words, God gives married couples a blueprint for life together! Ask the Lord for help to love your spouse as God loves him/her.

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]]> “Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness” (Ps 103:8). In these words, God gives married couples a blueprint for life together! Ask the Lord for help to love your spouse as God loves him/her.

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]]> February 18, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-188/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15127 “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Take time today to thank God for your spouse, realizing that your earthly time together won’t last forever.

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]]> “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Take time today to thank God for your spouse, realizing that your earthly time together won’t last forever.

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]]> February 17, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-186/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15052 Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is about more than decadence and parades. It’s a chance to let your lighter side play. If you’re the serious type, lighten up for a day. If you’re already lighter than air, take responsibility for humoring your spouse.

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]]> Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is about more than decadence and parades. It’s a chance to let your lighter side play. If you’re the serious type, lighten up for a day. If you’re already lighter than air, take responsibility for humoring your spouse.

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]]> February 16, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-184/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15050 Lent is just a few days away. Have you spoken yet with your spouse about ideas to grow spiritually this Lent? Set aside time to do so today, and talk about how you can encourage each other.

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]]> Lent is just a few days away. Have you spoken yet with your spouse about ideas to grow spiritually this Lent? Set aside time to do so today, and talk about how you can encourage each other.

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]]> February 15, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-154/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15022 “Go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift,” Jesus says to his disciples (Mt 5:24). Is there anyone you need to reconcile with? Perhaps your spouse? A child? A parent or parent-in-law? Pray for opportunities to heal a broken or tense relationship.

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]]> “Go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift,” Jesus says to his disciples (Mt 5:24). Is there anyone you need to reconcile with? Perhaps your spouse? A child? A parent or parent-in-law? Pray for opportunities to heal a broken or tense relationship.

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]]> February 14, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-158/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15026 What’s the most romantic trip you can take? Perhaps it’s a trip down memory lane. On this day of love, remember how you met, your first date, your first kiss, your proposal/acceptance, your first night as a married couple, etc.

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]]> What’s the most romantic trip you can take? Perhaps it’s a trip down memory lane. On this day of love, remember how you met, your first date, your first kiss, your proposal/acceptance, your first night as a married couple, etc.

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]]> February 13, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-194/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15133 What’s your favorite religious or spiritual book other than the Bible? Why has it touched you so? Has your spouse also read it? If your favorite is not the same, time to try a new book!

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]]> What’s your favorite religious or spiritual book other than the Bible? Why has it touched you so? Has your spouse also read it? If your favorite is not the same, time to try a new book!

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]]> February 12, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-176/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15044 Lent is approaching. Is there a bad habit that you would like to eliminate? Anything you wouldn’t want to teach your children to do? Lent and your children can give you the motivation to let go of it. Ask your spouse for help.

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]]> Lent is approaching. Is there a bad habit that you would like to eliminate? Anything you wouldn’t want to teach your children to do? Lent and your children can give you the motivation to let go of it. Ask your spouse for help.

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]]> February 11, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-192/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15131 The lay movement Teams of Our Lady asks its members (married couples) to have a “sit down” once a month, where husband and wife set aside time to give each other undivided attention and share what’s on their hearts. Could this practice benefit your marriage?

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]]> The lay movement Teams of Our Lady asks its members (married couples) to have a “sit down” once a month, where husband and wife set aside time to give each other undivided attention and share what’s on their hearts. Could this practice benefit your marriage?

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]]> February 10, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-190/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15129 Personality is like eye color – there’s not a right or wrong kind. It’s also not crucial that couples be the same. Often, however, arguments start when we expect our spouse to think and act just like us. Be open to your spouse’s differences.

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]]> Personality is like eye color – there’s not a right or wrong kind. It’s also not crucial that couples be the same. Often, however, arguments start when we expect our spouse to think and act just like us. Be open to your spouse’s differences.

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]]> February 9, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-180/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15092 (Reader’s Tip) Talk behind your spouse’s back…to God. If there is something your spouse is struggling with or trying to discern, your prayers on their behalf are very important.

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]]> (Reader’s Tip) Talk behind your spouse’s back…to God. If there is something your spouse is struggling with or trying to discern, your prayers on their behalf are very important.

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]]> February 8, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-178/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15046 “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” (Mk 1:15) Any two people who live as closely as husband and wife are bound to emotionally hurt each other at times. It may be a careless word or wanting your way. Don’t be too proud to repent. “I’m sorry” is the first step; making amends is the next.

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]]> “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” (Mk 1:15) Any two people who live as closely as husband and wife are bound to emotionally hurt each other at times. It may be a careless word or wanting your way. Don’t be too proud to repent. “I’m sorry” is the first step; making amends is the next.

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]]> February 7, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-156/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15024 What’s your spouse’s favorite treat? See if you guessed right. Now you’ve got an idea for a little way to show love; it’s just a matter of when you surprise your beloved with it.

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]]> What’s your spouse’s favorite treat? See if you guessed right. Now you’ve got an idea for a little way to show love; it’s just a matter of when you surprise your beloved with it.

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]]> February 6, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-152/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15020 As Valentine’s Day approaches, give your spouse a gift of memory. If you haven’t already, memorize your wedding vows. Few people like to memorize but it’s a way to keep your vows always in mind.

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]]> As Valentine’s Day approaches, give your spouse a gift of memory. If you haven’t already, memorize your wedding vows. Few people like to memorize but it’s a way to keep your vows always in mind.

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]]> February 5, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-140/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15008 “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world,” Jesus says to his disciples (Mt 5:13, 14). Married love is salt and light. It brings joy – flavor – to a world that is too often bleak. It shines the light of hope on weary hearts. Rejoice in your marriage today.

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]]> “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world,” Jesus says to his disciples (Mt 5:13, 14). Married love is salt and light. It brings joy – flavor – to a world that is too often bleak. It shines the light of hope on weary hearts. Rejoice in your marriage today.

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]]> February 4, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-136/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15004 Marriage is not just about sharing a physical life together, but calling each other on to holiness. It is not always easy to keep Christ at the center of your marriage, so pray for the grace to help your spouse to heaven.

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]]> February 3, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-144/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15012 National Marriage Week starts in just a few days. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with your spouse. Take advantage of the short, cold days to spend time together. Talk, dream, or just be in each other’s presence. Pray to rekindle your love.

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]]> National Marriage Week starts in just a few days. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with your spouse. Take advantage of the short, cold days to spend time together. Talk, dream, or just be in each other’s presence. Pray to rekindle your love.

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]]> February 2, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-134/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=15002 “And you yourself a sword will pierce,” the prophet Simeon says to Mary (Lk 2:35). Are you or your spouse carrying a heavy burden, a painful ache in your heart? Pray to Mary for help in bearing your suffering well. She knows our pain.

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]]> “And you yourself a sword will pierce,” the prophet Simeon says to Mary (Lk 2:35). Are you or your spouse carrying a heavy burden, a painful ache in your heart? Pray to Mary for help in bearing your suffering well. She knows our pain.

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]]> February 1, 2026 https://www.foryourmarriage.org/daily-marriage-tips/a-126/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 foryourmarriage http://www.foryourmarriage.org?p=14881 In today’s Gospel, Jesus preaches the Beatitudes, some of the best-known verses of the New Testament. Jesus’ words are a call to faith and humility in the spiritual life. Which one of the Beatitudes do you need to cultivate more in your own life? Discuss with your spouse and make a concrete decision to wholeheartedly … More →

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]]> In today’s Gospel, Jesus preaches the Beatitudes, some of the best-known verses of the New Testament. Jesus’ words are a call to faith and humility in the spiritual life. Which one of the Beatitudes do you need to cultivate more in your own life? Discuss with your spouse and make a concrete decision to wholeheartedly … More →

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