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There’s not a whole lot more important than marriage, according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The U.S. bishops' now have a Web site for Spanish-speaking couples.

The U.S. bishops’ Web-based effort for married couples — www.foryourmarriage.org — is now available in Spanish.

The completely Spanish Web site — www.portumatrimonio.org — is the Hispanic version of its English-language counterpart. That said, www.portumatrimonio.org is not just a translation of the English-language site, according to Alejandro Aguilera-Titus, director for Hispanic Affairs of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church and the Web sites coordinator.

“PorTuMatrimonio.org is a space to inspire, help and urge Spanish-speaking couples to live more fully their marriage relationship,” Aguilera-Titus said. “The idea is to help them be happy couples, committed to their vocation.”

Advice, stories, testimonials and other resources to liven up the daily life of couples are found on the site along with valuable information about common challenges for couples and how to overcome them in healthy and respectful ways.

The site also contains information for couples preparing for marriage with reflections on topics such as:

• How do we know if we are ready to make this important decision?
• How can I be sure this is the ideal person for me?
• How can we nourish our married life in mind, body and spirit?

“Nothing brings more suffering to a person than hurt and difficulties in their affective life. In creating a space where Hispanics can find light, answers and good advice to create and sustain stable and happy marriages, the U.S. Bishops are not only addressing the heart of a big problem but touching the hearts of millions of people,” said theologian Dora Tobar, renowned Latina speaker and member of the national support team for this project.

“Additionally, the fact that this service is offered through the Internet is like giving all Spanish-speaking people a chance, 24 hours a day, to consult free of charge with professionals who can offer right and concrete information, in their language to their questions about love and married life.”

The Catholic Communication Campaign provided the funds for this initiative.

“Strong, healthy families are the result of strong and healthy marriages,” Aguilera-Titus said. “We invite married couples as well as those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Marriage to discover with us all they can do for their marriage”.