by Ann Burns | Mar 25, 2022 | Relationships
Did you know that many Catholic Churches throughout America avoid reading the entire passage of Ephesians 5 at mass? Instead, they opt for a shorter version, which deliberately leaves out the words: “Wives, be subject to your husbands as to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22...
by Ann Burns | Jan 24, 2022 | Relationships, The World
The Netflix TV show Emily in Paris sucked me in. It has a lot going for it: a vibrant color palette, location (you have no idea how badly this show made me miss France—despite the painful stereotypes), and the luscious tribute to clothes and French cooking. Yummmm. I...
by Ann Burns | Jan 12, 2022 | Faith, Relationships
When I worked as a teacher and in retail, there were times my husband gallantly showered my car with flowers or popped into the shop with a bouquet and sweet letter. Without fail, from the roots of my hair down to my toes, I would turn crimson, my hands would shake...
by Ann Burns | Nov 16, 2021 | Femininity, Relationships
Often when we talk about the notorious “red flags” of dating, we focus on the negative traits of a potential partner. He doesn’t tell you you’re beautiful? Red flag! He follows some scandalous/promiscuous social media accounts? Red flag! He likes to seek attention by...
by Ann Burns | Jun 28, 2021 | Faith, Femininity, Relationships
Something is disorienting about marriage. You take two wildly different human beings, with excruciatingly different upbringings, who possess so many unique nuances and join them together. Cue bliss and romance and awe, until suddenly you realize you are yoked with...
by Katherine Stohlman | May 8, 2021 | Faith, Femininity, Relationships
“When Ethan and I started seeing each other, I didn’t have to do any of the work. He called; he scheduled the dates. I just had to receive it. It was really different from how it had been with the guys I’d dated before.” My engaged best friend murmured this advice...
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