Today, we celebrate the eve of St. John Paul II's feast day! Reflecting on his life and the indelible mark he left on many of us, as Peter shares, "He was the Pope of our lives."

Pope St. John Paul II's life was marked by personal suffering, yet he embraced a life of love.

We reflect on the emergence of the JP2 Generation, a groupinspired by his teachings and writings. As Peter notes, "There’s a whole generation of priests who would say, ‘I’m here because of him.’" This movement is revitalizing interest in his teachings, particularly regarding marriage and family life.

In a world where sexual intimacy is often misrepresented, St. John Paul II's teachings remind us of its sacredness. He guided us toward understanding sexual desire within the divine plan, avoiding the pitfalls of objectification that are prevalent in today’s culture.

Finally, we reflect on how St. John Paul II's legacy continues as we announce an exciting endeavor to bring his Rule to Ireland and back to Krakow!

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A Hindu, a Catholic, and Jesus walk into a marriage ...

Embracing Jesus Christ in your marriage creates unbelievable transforations!

In this episode of the Love That Lasts podcast, Peter and Theresa Martin sit down with Satveer and Dee Chaudhary, who share their inspiring story of faith and friendship and learning about St. John Paul II's Rule - that has all significantly impacted their marriage, which is a journey of continual conversion.

Dee shares about authentic Catholic friendship: "It's not just about socializing; it opens up avenues for learning and growth."

A pivotal moment in their journey was when Satveer joined the Exodus 90 men's group, which he reflects, "It was the moment when God met me where I was. I knew I needed something to add back to my life." This turning point not only strengthened his faith and brought him into the Catholic Church, but also enriched his marriage, leading to deeper connections with Dee and a more profound spiritual journey together.

Hear this fascinating story and how they ended up at a Cana Dinner - not even at their own parish, on a snowy, winter night - to hear Peter & Theresa share St. John Paul II's unique vision for marriage with the Rule ... and what happened next ...

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Tune in this week to exploring the depth and challenges of marital love through Blessed Fulton Sheen's wisdom - in his own words!

Navigating the journey of marriage is seldom a straightforward path, and this week on the Love That Lasts podcast, Peter and Theresa Martin delve into the profound insights offered by Blessed Fulton Sheen. Drawing from his work, particularly Three to Get Married, they explore how marriage reflects the divine and the challenges couples face in their pursuit of love and happiness.

"In every marriage, man promises a woman something that only God can give," quotes Peter, summarizing a core idea from Sheen's teaching.

As Theresa said, "Everything about a marriage is meant to reflect the beautiful image of God."

Join Peter and Theresa as they continue to explore the wisdom of Fulton Sheen and how it can enrich your understanding of love and marriage.

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What is the pastor's perspective on living a holy marriage?

Do we need to love both vocations?

How do we activate that deep level of conjugal spirituality?

Fr. Juan weighs in! Listen now to a fascinating & inspiring conversation!

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Yes, the Church has the truth on sexuality, Christ knew about the human person, and we will unabashedly proclaim and live out the truth and because of that, we also know the deep joy that proceeds from it!

And so can you!

Listen to the full episode - Episode 20: A No Nonsense Sex Talk from a Faithful Catholic Couple!

Oh no they didn’t just go there??? Oh yes they did!

The most intimate and important part of a couple’s marriage can also be the most difficult to communicate about in an honest and vulnerable way.

In this episode, join Peter & Theresa as they keep it real while discussing intimacy in a balanced and beautiful way, not over-spiritualizing it nor denigrating it, the Martins share interesting and powerful insights.

More than anything, through their honesty, you realize you are not alone! Laugh and learn the truth about our sexuality.

There is something wrong with the way the world is speaking about sex.

Where do we find the truth?

Where do we find true love?

How can our sexual intimacy improve?

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We do speak about Joy a great deal! Because joy is theChristian’s peace!

But what about suffering?

Are Joy and Suffering mutually exclusive?

Do we only speak about joy because we’ve never experiencedsuffering? Not hardly! (Theresa needed tissues through this episode!)

Where does real joy come from? (spoiler: it is not an absenceof pain, but something greater than that…)

Find out how Peter & Theresa respond to a listener's question in this powerful episode ...

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