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Women who procrastinate on finding a suitable spouse at university, often struggle later in life at locating a compatible man. The modern habit of prioritising career over marriage tends to leave eligible young ladies in the lurch. Hook-up culture also cheapens relationships and makes it [...]

Surrogacy separates a mother and child, commodifying the human being as a good to be exchanged, instead of a person who has the right to be loved and raised by his or her natural mother and father (cf. UN Convention on the Rights of the [...]

The family is the school of love. Our children learn from us how to become well-functioning adults and potential future spouses and parents. We owe it to them and their progeny to provide a good example of how to live virtuously, paving the foundation for [...]

And in love He chose us before He laid the foundation of the universe! Because of His great love, He ordained us, so that we would be seen as holy in His eyes with an unstained innocence. For it was always in His perfect plan [...]

With divorce on the rise and the challenges of living together with another flawed human being, people question the need to be married. But marriage continues to be the lifeblood of communities, linking people in familial bonds of love across the nations and generations. More [...]

Children bring immeasurable joy into our lives. Let us treasure the precious moments we have with them, being present as they explore and discover the world. “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” [...]

If marriage is a bed of roses, it certainly comes with thorns. But if a couple continues to work at their marriage and honour their vows, it is possible to triumph together over the tough times. We recently enjoyed watching our granddaughter (age 16) and [...]

Many people nowadays see having children as an inconvenience, a task which is far too difficult and life-altering. Instead, they devote their affections and resources to pampering their pets or "furbabies". Pope Francis spoke some hard truths on this matter. The Ruth Institute seconded Pope [...]

The late Walter Williams produced many pithy observations about a variety of topics, including virtue, liberty, government, poverty and race relations. Some cogent quotes of his are reproduced here. A year ago I wrote about the passing of the great American economist and political commentator [...]

In keeping with Marxist history, now a radical leftist in California is demanding that all parents surrender their children to the State, for the goal of "true equity". Would abolishing natural parenthood and creating more dependence on the government truly create a more just and [...]

Teaching your children to help with chores doesn't just benefit your family in the present -- it has lifelong effects on your children's confidence and success. My parents did not teach me to help in the home. Now I regret it. I have found out [...]

Coronavirus is sweeping across Australia. Here are some tips to boost your immune system -- and your loved ones' immunity -- so that you will be prepared if you catch it. Your body is your best friend. You live in your body, so it is [...]

Is it true that the institution of marriage is increasingly unfashionable and outdated, and that women don't need or want men in their lives? American statistics suggest otherwise. It has become a truism that marriage rates are in decline. The Pew Research Center, Forbes, and [...]

As we enter a new year, here are some excellent resolutions to consider in the ongoing quest to deepen our spiritual lives, grow closer to God and serve Him in our neighbour. From the basics of being steeped in Scripture and persistent in prayer, we [...]

A family needs other families for friendship, support and mentoring, especially in hard times. It takes a village to raise a child, and it also takes a village to sustain a family. Be open to growing alongside other families, sharing love and care for one [...]

Nowadays, a counter-opinion sucks the oxygen out of the room. Is it possible to disagree strongly without taking it personally? How can we promote civil discourse and debate if interlocutors keep being offended by mere differences of opinion? People generally quarrel because they cannot argue. [...]

There are two temptations to avoid while grieving, which can be especially difficult during the Christmas season. Focusing on God's promise of eternal life helps us look beyond the gaping maw of death into the brilliant light of Heaven. Sadly the loss of loved ones [...]

Every New Year is a fresh opportunity to start anew. Take this chance to assess your life and implement achievable steps to practise good habits and prioritise what matters most. We each have only so many years on this earth -- make this year a [...]

At the time of the first Christmas, the world looked dark. The same is true in our world today. But as the prophet Isaiah says, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Jesus is still the hope of our [...]

Marriage forms the family, and the family is the basic building block of society. When marriages and families break down, so do individuals and society. We need better policies to encourage strong marriages and families, if we are to save our society from its increasing [...]