Matt Placek
The Quiet Victory of Endurance
Victory is not always advance. Sometimes victory is not giving ground. The enemy counts on weariness. On discouragement. On the quiet thought that says, “What’s the point?” But this order is clear: Stand. Not explain. Not argue. Not retreat. A man loses authority the moment he abandons his post
Wrestling, Waiting, and the God Who Has the Final Move
I can’t stop thinking about Jacob lately. Even his name—heel-grabber, supplanter—tells the story. He took what wasn’t his. He manipulated. He “got ahead.” And then he lived long enough to feel what that kind of living feels like when it comes back around (Genesis 25–27)
St. Wenceslaus - a link in the chain
“These people fashion Catholicism into a lifestyle, they listen attentively to the voice of God in their lives, and they passionately pursue their personal adventure of salvation. As a result, they capture the attention and the imaginations of everyone who crosses their path. Paradoxically, the modern world tends to pity
What God Has Joined : Standers Retreat 2025
Another reminder! Registration is open for the 2025 retreat for divorced or separated faithful sponsored by Catholics For Marriage Restoration and hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. We hope to see you there! For more information and to register go to: https://archatl.com/events/what-god-has-joined-retreat-2025/
The Inverted Mentality: Reflexive Annulment Seeking
When our marriage is difficult, will we seek an escape from our trials or will we see this as an opportunity to take up the cross we have been given and walk the path of the Saints? Dr. Christine Bacon and Leila Miller discuss modern inversions of the historical mind
If they fell OUT of love they can fall back INTO love. Feelings are fickle.
A message from Dr. Christine Bacon:
CFMR Standers’ Retreat 2025
Catholics for Marriage Restoration in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Atlanta is hosting a standers retreat from October 22-24. If you could not attend last year, you truly missed out on a blessing. But you don’t have to miss out this year! Make plans to attend and be encouraged
Prodigals Do Come Home!
St. John the Baptist, Martyr for Marriage
Standers, you are in good company! Another message from Dr. Christine.
Don’t fall for the lies
A reminder from Dr. Christine
Standers: Keep Living Contrary to the World
A message from Dr. Christine Bacon