What Makes Catholic Marriage Different? | Catholicism for Catholics with Blessed is She

About this episode

Dr. MaryRuth Hackett discusses the unique aspects of living the Catholic faith in marriage and family life.

What does it actually look like to live the Catholic faith in marriage and family life? 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 In this episode of Catholicism for Catholics, Dr. MaryRuth Hackett shares honestly about her journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, raising children in the faith, navigating spiritual differences in marriage, and learning how to evangelize first through love and example. 🫶🏽 Together, we explore: What makes Catholic family life different How to share the faith without forcing it Raising children with wonder, not just rules What to do when a spouse or child struggles with the faith The importance of living the faith before preaching it Trusting God with the people we love most “If you don’t love being Catholic, don’t expect your family to love it either.” Whether you’re married, parenting, praying for loved ones, or simply trying to live your faith more authentically, this conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight. We’re so grateful you’re here. Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ and join us for more episodes of Catholicism for Catholics from Blessed is She. 🤍

People in this episode

Host: Blessed is She

Guest: Dr. MaryRuth Hackett

Topics covered

• Catholic marriage
• family life
• raising children in faith
• spiritual differences
• evangelization
• living the faith

Keywords

• Catholicism
• marriage
• family
• faith
• evangelization
• parenting
• spirituality

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Organizations: Blessed is She

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