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Living Martyrdom and the Power of Love: Lessons from Pope Benedict XVI

Happy Sunday! Before we launch into a catechesis on the Virtues, I want to take this opportunity to offer the wordsof Pope Benedict XVI on martyrdom. This homily, quoted in part here, was given at the Basilica of St. Bartholomewon Tiber Island in Rome, Italy, on April 7, 2008. It is worth noting because, at…

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Parenting & Temperaments: Sanguine vs. Phlegmatic

Happy Sunday! To conclude our reflections on the Four Classic Temperaments and Marriage, I want to offersome final points about how to raise children with these temperaments. Please note that these points come froma book called “The Four Temperaments,” by Fr. Conrad Hock. It is a short but excellent resource for those interested in learning…

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Parenting & Temperaments: Choleric vs. Melancholic

Happy Sunday! To conclude our reflections on the Four Classic Temperaments and Marriage, I want to offer some finalpoints about how to raise children with these temperaments. Please note that these points come from a book called “The FourTemperaments,” by Fr. Conrad Hock. It is a short but excellent resource for those interested in learning…

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The Phlegmatic Temperament: The Quiet Strength in Marriage

Happy Sunday! As we conclude our reflections on the Classic Temperaments, we will use this time to reflect on the Phlegmatic temperament. This temperament is often misunderstood within marriage (especially because many husbands share this temperament), so it is vital to understand this correctly. Fourth: The Phelgmatic: People with this temperament are usually private, thoughtful,…

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Sharing the Journey: Bringing Joy and Creativity into Your Marriage

Happy Sunday! As we continue to reflect on the Temperaments in relation to marriage, wewill now take some time to reflect on the Sanguine temperament. Please note that, while thistemperament is usually very engaging and outgoing, it does not mean that they live only at asurface level. Second: The Sanguine: The sanguine temperament is traditionally…

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The Melancholic Temperament in Marriage: Understanding for Deeper Love

Happy Sunday! As we continue to reflect on the Temperaments in relation to marriage, wewill now take some time to reflect on the Melancholic temperament. Please note that, whilethis word usually translates to some form of sadness, that is not the essence of this temperament. The essence of this temperament, rather, is a deep, reflective…

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