Communication in Marriage with Greg & Claudia

Has “I told you so” ever threatened your peace at home?

Gentleness of spirit offers a better way—recognizing the good in each other’s ideas instead of clinging to your own. Does letting go of that rivalry feel like a relief or a challenge?

😊 Holy Joy in Marriage: Magnify Each Other's Happiness!😊

St. Marcellin Champagnat’s fourth little virtue is Holy Joy—a joy that not only celebrates with those who are happy but actively seeks to increase their happiness. In marriage, Holy Joy means entering wholeheartedly into our spouse’s moments of joy.

🌟 How do you share in your spouse’s joy? Watch our video and share your stories of celebrating each other’s happiness in the comments below!

💞 How far are you willing to go to share in your Spouse's Suffering 💞

(oops. In the video, I said share in your Spouse's compassion. I meant in your Spouse's suffering)

St. Marcellin Champagnat’s third little virtue calls us to deep compassion—a heart that soothes pain, shares in sorrow, and willingly bears burdens for the sake of love. In marriage, true compassion means being present in each other’s struggles and joys, ready to support even when it’s challenging. This virtue builds a bond rooted in understanding and selfless love.

🌟 How do you and your spouse practice compassion? Watch our video and share your experiences below!

👀 Can communication be improved through silence? 👀

In marriage, not every fault or frustration needs to be addressed. Sometimes the greatest act of love is to pretend not to notice the unimportant stuff for the sake of building closeness.

St. Marcellin Champagnat's 2nd Little Virtue: Charitably pretending not to notice our neighbor's defects, wrongs, failings, and inappropriate words; putting up with everything without saying anything and without complaining.

🌟 How do you practice this in your marriage? Please give a thumbs up if you see the value in this, and feel free to share your experience in the comments.

🌿 Indulgence: how cutting a little slack brings a lot of peace.🌿

In marriage, indulgence is the gentle art of lovingly excusing each other’s faults with kindness and understanding. Rather than rushing to judgment, we’re called to overlook imperfections.

🌟 How do you show indulgence in your marriage? Please give a thumbs up if you agree, and feel free to share your thoughts below!

🌱 What's the key to peace in the Home? The Little Virtues of St. Marcellin Champagnat! 🌱

From a Saint who was good friends with the Curé of Ars, we introduce the next series of posts on The Little Virtues. St. Marcellin believed it is impossible to have peace in the home if these are not put into practice.

🌟 Stay tuned as we post each of these 12, one at a time, applied to Catholic Spouses.

We all fall sometimes. And some of those times it's a bigger wake up call than we first think...

Greg is a convert, so he had to choose a Patron Saint. Here's how that went.

Who is your Patron Saint, and what do you love about him or her? Please share in the comments below.

📢 What does it mean to be a noisy gong? Are you one? 📢

‘If I speak in the tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.’ (1 Corinthians 13:1)

In marriage, it’s not just about what we say, but how we say it—and whether it’s spoken with love. Even our most eloquent words to our spouse mean nothing if they aren’t rooted in genuine love and compassion.

🌟 How do you ensure your words in marriage are spoken with love? Watch our video and share your insights in the comments below!

⚠️ Caution: The Wrong Friends Can Undermine Your Marriage ⚠️

The company you keep can have a significant impact on your marriage, sometimes in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. Negative influences from friends can slowly erode trust, introduce conflict, and lead you down a path that strains your Marriage.

In this video we take a light hearted dive into this topic without neglecting the seriousness of this reality.

💬 Have you ever noticed the negative impact of certain friends on your marriage? Watch the video and share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

💬 Speak with Love: Mastering the Art of Kind Correction 💬

In marriage, there are moments when correction is necessary—but how and when we deliver it makes all the difference. Code of Amiability #10 reminds us to correct our spouse with kindness and compassion, not harshness or frustration.

🌟 How do you approach difficult conversations with your spouse? Watch our latest video for insights on correcting with love and share your experiences in the comments below!