The Family Life/Relationships category features books on raising children, pregnancy, family relationships, marriage, dating, finances, sexuality and the whole range of issues and subjects which impact the internal life of the Christian family today.

The classic of common-sense economics. "Enormously broad in scope, pithily weaving together threads from Galbraith and Gandhi, capitalism and Buddhism, science and psychology."-- The New Republic A little about the author, from National Catholic Register: A third of a century ago, in 1973, a German economist living in England wrote an international bestseller called Small Is Beautiful . It had …

The new book on E. F. Schumacher's ideas for the 21st Century.

Susan Bosak With richly-detailed watercolor art by Laurie McGaw, this 32-page picture book about love and legacies across generations has won six national awards and sold over 150,000 copies. It tells the moving tale of the special relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter over the years. The book has touched the hearts of young and old across the country and is a bestselling gift …

Susan Bosak With richly-detailed watercolor art by Laurie McGaw, this 32-page picture book about love and legacies across generations has won six national awards and sold over 150,000 copies. It tells the moving tale of the special relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter over the years. The book has touched the hearts of young and old across the country and is a bestselling gift …

Are you the father your children need you to be? Are you the husband you hoped you would be? Do you want to become a better father and husband? Written by a dad for dads, Speaking to the Heart looks at the twenty critical character traits that are necessary for all fathers and husbands.  Based on the classic virtues of the Catholic tradition, these traits include faith, justice, …

This Spiritual Bouquet of Prayer Petal Flowers Kit includes: 1 B&W (Black and White) template of instructions 3 B&W templates for rosary prayer-packed flower pieces and giant bookmark listing 20 mysteries, for photocopying on coloured stock 7 B&W rosary flower piece pages printed on colour paper for immediate use 1 B&W template with clipart and suggestions for rosary bouquet …

Thomas Howard Every place in your house - the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, and even the bathroom - gives you a chance to grow in God's grace, if only you know how to recognize how He reveals Himself to you there. With a rich awareness of God's all-encompassing love, in this book author Thomas Howard takes you on a spiritual tour through your own home and shows you how everything in …

We are absolutely THRILLED to be able to offer to you our newest product... our Stations of the Cross Grotto Kit!!! Each kit contains everything your family will need to create their very own COMPLETE set of three-dimensional Stations of the Cross grottos, including semi-precious gemstones, pre-cut wooden sticks, and full color art work. This kit is recommended for children age 10 and up... …

The world is full of one-stop, quick-fix, magic-bullet promises that any problem can be solved in an instant. But, while we all know marriage can certainly be broken in an instant, it will never be fixed that way. Whether you're just starting out in a marriage or are longtime marriage "veterans," we can all use a road map to making our marriages stronger, happier, and more resilient …

James Stenson The greatest challenge a father can face is raising his children well. This short booklet, first published as a Scepter booklet in 1989, clarifies the problems involved in raising children from the father's perspective and outlines what other men have tried and done successfully to raise their children well. In reading this book, fathers and potential fathers will learn how …

Taste and See Faith: Recipes for the Soul By Marie Wilson This book is the perfect gift for family, friends, teachers, co-workers! It offers special ways to celebrate the highlights of our liturgical year with recipes, prayers, and great faith information at your fingertips.  

Traditions begin at home, and there is no better place to develop a strong, united family than by sharing a meal together. The kitchen has always been a special gathering place where Mom's great homecooking will fill your stomach, and conversation is free and easy. It's families bonding together for good food, good conversation, and a well deserved break from everyday distractions. It's home, …

Fr. Alfred McBride, O.Praem Never condescending, this book answers the questions teenagers really ask about the Faith. Considered in this guide: The Goal of the Teen Catechism The method used Five things to remember about teenagers Eight points to remember when teaching this course Thirty-six lesson guides for the thirty-six lessons of this book

To Love, honor, cherish ... and understand. In their bestselling book, The Temperament God Gave You, authors Art and Laraine Bennett re-introduced the age-old concept of the four classic temperaments, and showed how to use them to understand yourself, get along with others, and grow closer to God. Now they’re back with more temperament wisdom, designed specially for couples and …

"Timothy E. O'Connell has written a gem of a book for parents as well as for those adults who care about children. With humor, insight, and a strong sense of Christian values, he engages the reader with an exploration of what it means to educate children to be morally responsible and happy human beings. No condescension here; no pious platitudes; no hard-sell prescriptions for fixing up …

The Leader's Guide provides study leaders with everything contained in the Student workbook, plus helpful tips on facilitating The Gift study, suggested prayers, questions & answers for discussion, and more. This guide is designed to accompany the corresponding talk from the DVD or CD presentation. About The Gift: Your Call to Greatness , Your Call to Greatness, is a "vision for …

The Student Workbook will guide participants through their study of The Gift with thought-provoking questions, inspiring quotes, and a helpful commentary. This workbook is designed to accompany the corresponding talk from the DVD or CD presentation. About The Gift: Your Call to Greatness , Your Call to Greatness , the first step in The Gift series, is a life-changing experience. You will come …

When dirty dishes and laundry start to pile up, it's easy for a mother's call to sactity to get lost alongside the toddlers' socks.  With five children in her home and personal encouragement from Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Donna Marie Copper O'Boyle is predestined to offer this inspiring book of reflection and prayer.  Sprinkled with anecdotes, humor and home-making tips, the pages …

I f Pope John Paul II's theology of the body is a "theological time bomb set to go off" (George Weigel), this book lights the fuse. With clarity and precision Christopher West unpacks the pope's weighty talks and translates them into a much more accessible language. Theology of the Body Explained makes the perfect companion to the Pope's text. For the first time ever, readers have a …