Today’s culture often questions whether marriage is still a relevant institution. Many doubt that marriage has any positive impact on society. While divorce rates are high and a growing number of children are raised without both parents in the home, the Catholic Church remains steadfast in its support of families and upholding the critical, sacred role of marriage. Monica Martinez, the new senior director of married life for the Diocese of Raleigh, shares her thoughts on why the permanent union of one man and one woman is just what the word needs. She also describes how her own upbringing has inflamed her desire to help married couples.