By David and Lourdes Tupper Special to the Herald Every two years, Catholic Engaged Encounter community members come together for a national convention. This year the group — including three Hawaii couples — gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, from July 31-Aug. 2 with a convention theme of “LOVE (Living Our Vows Everyday).” Conventions are a great […]
Strengthening the marriage covenant
Two long-running programs in Hawaii help couples enrich and renew their relationships By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For Catholics, the sacrament of marriage is an indissoluble covenant between two people and Christ, which is much more than a contract in the civil world. “The sacrament of matrimony is a lifelong vocation,” said David Tupper, […]
Amid highs and lows, marriage is a ‘beautiful gift from God’
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald While a bride makes her way down the aisle, each step brings her closer to life with her groom. Neither knows what the future will bring, yet they confidently take the plunge of figuring it out together. As they say their vows, one after the other, they promise to […]