Byron and Francine Pirola
Married for 25 years, with 5 children, Byron & Francine Pirola are the founders and co-authors of the SmartLoving Series – marriage enrichment and marriage preparation courses designed to help build successful and resilient marriages. International speakers and authors of numerous articles on marriage, more than 3000 couples have attended their programs, workshops and conferences in Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain.
Articles by Byron and Francine Pirola:
18 October 2024
3.6 MINS
Jesus demonstrated the way of mercy with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. He desires that we show mercy to others in the same way.
12 September 2024
2.4 MINS
As we mark World Childless Week (16-24 September 2024), our question is this: Are our young people given all the information they need to make truly informed choices about their fertility management?
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14 May 2023
2.2 MINS
It’s no mistake that the modern celebration of Mothers’ Day occurs in May – the month of Mary. She is a model of motherhood from whom all – men and women alike – take inspiration. We’ve often joked that it takes mere seconds to conceive [...]
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5 February 2022
2.5 MINS
St Valentine witnessed to the importance of married love by his life and death. This Valentine’s Day, let us celebrate true love in our marriages, recommitting ourselves to loving and serving our spouses with joy. On February 14 every year, couples around the world celebrate [...]
7 October 2021
3 MINS
Intention To inspire forgiveness and healing in marriage Scripture “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”. Luke 11:4 Reflection As Christians, we know that Jesus commands us to forgive, not just once, but “seventy times seven”! (Mt 18:22) Elsewhere he [...]
