John Morales and guest Theresa Civantos Barber explored a bold and beautiful message from Pope Leo XIV for married couples. Yes, it's a challenge, but one that might just save the world (no pressure 😉).

 

Pope Leo told couples that marriage is about becoming a living, breathing witness that LOVE is real, forever, and totally worth it. ❤️

 

"Marriage is not an ideal, but the measure of true love... a love that is total, faithful, and fruitful." -Pope Leo 

 

 

So, What Does That Look Like? Theresa explains:

 

💔 Yes, the world’s full of broken relationships.

 

✝️ But Jesus calls us to unity.

 

🕊️ Marriage can (and should!) be a sign of hope, a light in the storm.

 

 

📿 The Saints Had Tantrum-Throwing Kids Too 😅

 

Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin (parents of St. Thérèse): Zélie once said, "If this keeps up, I shall be dead by lunchtime!" 🙃

 

The Ulma Family, Polish martyrs who proved a family can literally be holy together... even to the end.

 

Key takeaway: The saints weren’t perfect; they were faithful. They struggled; they got tired, and they probably forgot to thaw the meat for dinner too... but they kept coming back to Christ.

 

 

🙏 Invite the Third Partner

 

John reminded us of something beautiful from Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Marriage takes three: husband, wife, and Jesus. 👰🤵✝️

 

Without Christ in the center, marriage becomes just two people trying to out stubborn each other. But with Him, it becomes a holy dance. It's an opportunity to die to self and love more like Christ.

 

 

💡 Practical Tips:

 

Little gestures matter: hugs, kisses, holding hands during prayer... these small things build big love.

 

Fight for unity, not to be “right.”

 

Start small: Pray one Hail Mary together or just apologize if you've made a mistake. 

 

Read about the saints! Seriously, they’re more relatable than you might think.

 

 

✨ One Last Word of Encouragement:

 

“Don’t wait until tomorrow to become a saint.” -St. Thérèse of Lisieux

 

Whether you're single, married, dating, or barely surviving family life with toddlers and crackers everywhere, this challenge from Pope Leo is for you: Let your life, and especially your marriage, be a sign of hope... a living, joyful yes to love.

 

 

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John Morales and guest Theresa Civantos Barber explored a bold and beautiful message from&nbsp;Pope Leo XIV&nbsp;for married couples. Yes, it's a challenge, but one that might just save the world (no pressure 😉).
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Pope Leo told couples that&nbsp;marriage is about becoming a living, breathing witness that LOVE is real, forever, and totally worth it. ❤️
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"Marriage is not an ideal, but the measure of true love... a love that is total, faithful, and fruitful." -Pope Leo&nbsp;
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So, What Does That Look Like?&nbsp;Theresa explains:
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💔 Yes, the world&rsquo;s full of broken relationships.
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✝️ But Jesus calls us to unity.
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🕊️ Marriage can (and should!) be a sign of hope, a light in the storm.
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📿 The Saints Had Tantrum-Throwing Kids Too 😅
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Sts. Louis and Z&eacute;lie Martin (parents of St. Th&eacute;r&egrave;se): Z&eacute;lie once said, "If this keeps up, I shall be dead by lunchtime!" 🙃
&nbsp;
The Ulma Family, Polish martyrs who proved a family can literally be holy together... even to the end.
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Key takeaway:&nbsp;The saints weren&rsquo;t perfect; they were faithful. They struggled; they got tired, and they probably forgot to thaw the meat for dinner too... but they kept coming back to Christ.
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🙏 Invite the&nbsp;Third Partner
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John reminded us of something beautiful from Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Marriage takes three: husband, wife, and Jesus. 👰🤵✝️
&nbsp;
Without Christ in the center, marriage becomes just two people trying to out stubborn each other. But with Him, it becomes a holy dance. It's an opportunity to die to self&nbsp;and love more like Christ.
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💡 Practical Tips:
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Little gestures matter: hugs, kisses, holding hands during prayer... these small things build big love.
&nbsp;
Fight for unity, not to be &ldquo;right.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Start small: Pray one Hail Mary together or just apologize if you've made a mistake.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Read about the saints! Seriously, they&rsquo;re more relatable than you might think.
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✨ One Last Word of Encouragement:
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&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t wait until tomorrow to become a saint.&rdquo; -St. Th&eacute;r&egrave;se of Lisieux
</blockquote>
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Whether you're single, married, dating, or barely surviving family life with toddlers and crackers everywhere, this challenge from Pope Leo is for you:&nbsp;Let your life, and especially your marriage, be a sign of hope... a living, joyful yes to love.
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