Dear Mystical Body of Christ,

This is the last day for St. Francis Borgia School. Summer is about to turn the corner, which means hot and humid days are coming. Many of you will be watering your yards when it does not rain.

The grass needs water to thrive, to survive, and to grow.

Healthy marriage relationships are significant not only in the couple’s children, but for our society as well.

Just a little research a little on the topic, and you will find that good marriages are significant in lowering behavioral problems , rates of crime and suicide, delinquency, substance abuse, etc.

Research also indicates that children who grow up with both parents, who pray, and attend the Source and Summit of the Christian life — the Mass — are more likely to be practicing Catholics as adults. This is THE most important.

So, like the grass which needs water, our married couples need to water their relationship.

This is so very important. We have launched Washington Catholics. The website provides tools to help your relationship not just survive but thrive. Check out our website. This summer, beginning in June, we will start a date night challenge. for the next three months. Please check out our upcoming events as well. There will also be a raffle. www.washingtoncatholics.com

The ACTS women’s retreat is coming up. This retreat will also help women in their relationship with Jesus Christ, which will positively impact their relationship with their spouse.

Peace Fr. M