Marriage ministry offers antidote to ‘Valentine’s Effect’ divorces Marriage ministry offers antidote to ‘Valentine’s Effect’ divorces By Gina Christian/OSV News Linda Oppelt / Friday, March 17, 2023 0 64 Article rating: No rating PHILADELPHIA. About 10 years ago, Peter Piotti was anything but a fan of Valentine’s Day. “I hated it,” he admitted. So did his wife, Gae, who dodged the observance by hosting what she called “non-romantic family dinners.” Read more
Mercies in Disguise - Miscarriage and Infant Loss Support Ministry One Year Later by Ashley Slack Linda Oppelt / Friday, September 16, 2022 0 345 Article rating: 2.5 COLORADO SPRINGS. Following the loss of our baby, Bernadette Marie, to an early miscarriage in Spring 2021, my family and I have found ourselves frequently walking the sacred grounds of Mount St. Francis in Colorado Springs. The presence of a large Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, complete with a kneeling St. Bernadette statue, has been of great comfort to me as I have grieved and sought healing. Read more
Longest Married Couple nominations now open Linda Oppelt / Friday, August 19, 2022 0 290 Article rating: No rating COLORADO SPRINGS. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is seeking nominations for its Longest Married Couple Project. Nominations can come from family members or friends of couples and will be accepted until Sept. 15. To submit a nomination, visit wwme.org/community/sponsored-events/longest-married-couple; call 321-544-3440 or send an email to dick.diane.baumbach@wwme.org. Read more