Unity in the family

Doug shares highlights from Pope Leo’s homily from the Mass for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the elderly stressing the importance of maintaining unity within marriage. Doug encourages listeners to let their marriage be an example to the world as a representation of God’s love for all mankind. Doug also unpacks a chapter from the book The Spiritual Combat, sharing the importance of developing virtue in the married life. Listener questions and comments: Christine - What boundaries should be set within marriage when alcohol becomes a problem for one of the spouses? (19:50) Deedee - How do you care for a spouse who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia? (24:10) Mary - What do you in a marriage when there's infidelity and the cheater contracted an STD? (28:05) Mary - I was married for many years and my husband had an affair. I thought about divorce, but was able to work on the marriage, and he worked on it. It is possible. The boy from the affair is now part of our lives and he's like my own.  It's a really a miracle. (42:20) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Relevant Radio Dad’s Pack https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle HOMILY OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/homilies/2025/documents/20250601-omelia-giubileo-famiglie.html The Spiritual Combat and a Treatise on Peace of Soul https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-spiritual-combat-and-a-treatise-on-peace-of-soul/?gc_id=17487855346&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17496032570&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuvrBBhDcARIsAKRrkjdYJSHXupkwN_Gof2sMV0nIEQZr8_3gLDPFz3ZoZAURaN-hr3WNzSoaAgC4EALw_wcB