Fr. Tad has some wisdom to share about the importance of marriage and family life:
Putting our human accomplishments into proper perspective can be challenging. We can be tempted, like many commencement speakers, to invert the relative order of their importance. In the face of unrelenting pressure to change the world, climb the career ladder, build a nest egg, acquire expensive homes, and travel the globe, we can easily convince ourselves that marriage and children are a hindrance.
...The commitments we make and faithfully fulfill are a source of stability and strength, particularly against the backdrop of life's turbulence and uncertainty. While there are conflicts, boredom, trials, and other challenges, the consequential adventure of marriage and family life offers a fulfilling pathway toward human flourishing.
O'Malley notes that this is a narrative that young people are interested in: "They want to hear how to be happy, and they want this happiness not to be tied to their accomplishments."
...In a sense, marriage and raising a family are becoming revolutionary acts in today's world. They declare something positive and hopeful about the future and push back against the fear and insecurity that plague our human condition.
He quoted Professor O'Malley in an article you should read here.
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