We're back with the second episode in our two part After Cana season 3 finale! In this episode Fr. Paul draws on his 63 years of priesthood having accompanied many young men and women from single-hood to the altar and beyond, to share seven qualities to look for in a future wife! Fr. Paul also shares cherished memories of his own mother and father for further reflection and inspiration. If you missed our last episode of this season finale with you can listen here: 9 Qualities to Look for in a Future Husband

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In this special After Cana episode, we are joined by Fr. Paul Donlan who brings us nine qualities to look for in a future husband! Tune in as he draws upon his 63 years of priesthood working with young single into married couples to highlight some essential qualities for young women to look for, red flags to beware of, and practical and timeless wisdom from his own parents and family upbringing! You do not want to miss this!

And stay tuned for part II of our After Cana season finale where Fr. Paul comes back to share qualities to look for in a future wife!

On this episode join in as Gabby reflects on JPII's Letter to Families in which he speaks on Mary, Mother of Fairest Love and how we should strive for "fairest love" in our families, especially with our spouses. This is a perfect way to reflect on the vocation of marriage and celebrate Mary during the Month of Our Lady! JPII's Letter to Families

For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

On this episode, Gabby spoke with Madigan Maere, a Catholic matchmaker! They talked about the industry, common priorities and deal breakers of Catholic singles, and using matchmaking as another tool for finding that special someone. If you are single and feeling like you've exhausted your options for dating, this episode is for you!

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For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

What does it mean to prepare for postpartum? On today’s episode, Emily sits down with mother on 12, Blythe Fike to explore postpartum care and experience. Tune in as Blythe not only sheds light on ways to rest and prepare for this particular season of a woman’s life, but also how living through this season with receptivity and resilience can be a game changer for family life and reveal the unique ways God speaks to us with each postpartum experience.

Blythe also shares important character traits that have been helpful to have in a husband for navigating this season and her marriage as a whole. This episode is for anyone expecting, in the thick of postpartum, dating, engaged, or newly married and preparing for what this season might bring. You truly do not want to miss it!

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In this episode, Gabby shares some thoughts on growing in relationships, wisdom from Dutch priest, Henri Nouwen, on our identity as daughters and sons of God, and Rachel Hoover Canto's perspective on how relationships can bring healing.For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

We are taking it back all the way to season one with this rebroadcasted episode with Doug and Shirley Hinderer!

From a not-so-great first date to a marriage proposal a week later. Doug and Shirley Hinderer’s marriage has lasted almost 42 years, and they’ve discovered that it’s not worth worrying about the minor details in a relationship. Listen to their story of working together and dying to themselves each day to form an awesome tag team to raise all 9 of their kids.

In this episode, Gabby spoke with Rachel Hoover Canto, author of Pretty Good Catholic: How to Find, Date, and Marry Someone Who Shares Your Faith. They talked about common Catholic dating challenges, standards vs preferences, having fun and taking things slow, getting off the apps (as much as possible), navigating physicality with someone you're dating, and trusting in God's plan for your vocation. You do not want to miss this amazing conversation!

Pretty Good Catholic

For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

In this episode, we share some thoughts and insights on how to approach purity challenges in dating. Listen for some inspiration from Venerable Fulton Sheen as well as marriage preparation director, Kevin Pesek.

For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

In this episode of After Cana, Gabby sat down with Kevin Pesek, the OCIA and Marriage Preparation director at the St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station, TX. Kevin shared all about the marriage prep process, how individuals and couples can strive for holiness, and conversations couples need to be having as they discern this vocation.

Resources:

Marriage Prep at St. Mary's Catholic Center

Next Step Discernment Course by the TOB Institute

Dating Well with Dr. Mario Sacasa

For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.