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.

Marriage is the first step in starting a family, but some couples have serious reasons to space the births of their children. What options are there for devout Catholic couples who follow the teachings of the Church and shun contraception? Natural family planning (NFP) is 99 percent effective in accurately spacing births, and it has other powerful benefits -- including a divorce rate below 3 …

In every young Catholic's heart there is a search for meaning. Yet many of our youth never get beyond the material distractions of the world. In fact, in a recent survey, teenagers were eight times more desirous of “being rich” and five times more desirous of “being famous” than pursuing a life of faith. To be young and Catholic in the modern world is no easy task. …

Jorge Cardinal Medina Estevez responds to the attack by modern society on the sanctity and indissolubility of marriage with these beautiful, thought-provoking and clear essays on marriage and the family. A highly regarded author, teacher, prelate and strong defender of Catholic doctrine, Cardinal Medina Estevez presents inspiring insights on the divine plan for male and female, the family as …

Male And Female He Made Them by Mary Jo Anderson and Robin Bernhoft, M.D. Hurtling down a blind alley Our society today is undergoing tremendous assaults on marriage and the family. Sadly, many people do not realize the extent to which their enemies are succeeding. If this attack continues unchecked, the consequences will be disastrous. The battle currently being waged focuses particularly on …

By Pope Jo hn Paul II Translated and introduced by Michael M. Waldstein In this new critical translation of Pope John Paul II’s magnum opus, internationally renowned biblical scholar Michael Waldstein presents John Paul II’s magnificent vision of the human person with meticulous scholarship and profound insight. This is the classic compilation of texts which outline the Thoelogy of …

God’s plan for love, marriage, intimacy, and the family — explained in terms even Oprah and Rosie can understand and appreciate! These days, it’s hard to avoid absorbing at least some of the poisonous assumptions about love, marriage, and sex that are retailed by our hedonistic secular culture. But here’s help! In this wise book, Dietrich von Hildebrand reveals the …

Marilyn M. Shannon This handy booklet explains possible causes of morning sickness and ways to minimize or eliminate the effects of morning sickness during pregnancy.

Finally! Trading cards worth collecting! These 3" x 4" trading cards depict 7 famous Marian apparitions from throughout history in beautiful black and white illustrations. The back of each card lists the pertinent details surrounding each apparition. The cards are printed on durable white card stock and make great teaching aids, rewards or even stocking stuffers. The apparitions …

This striking kit will allow your child to create his or her own miniature grotto for the Blessed Mother from wooden sticks, beautiful illustrations and polished semi-precious gemstones. This kit also includes a short synopsis of the apparition, a history of grottos, and a list of the semi-precious gemstones used in this kit (Turquesite, Turritella Agate, Moss Agate and Yellow Jasper). The …

This striking kit will allow your child to create his or her own miniature grotto for the Blessed Mother from wooden sticks, beautiful illustrations and polished semi-precious gemstones. This kit also includes a short synopsis of the apparition, a history of grottos, and a list of the semi-precious gemstones used in this kit (Amethyst, Tigereye, Moss Agate and Yellow Jasper). The finished …

This striking kit will allow your child to create his or her own miniature grotto for the Blessed Mother from wooden sticks, beautiful illustrations and polished semi-precious gemstones. This kit also includes a short synopsis of the apparition, a history of grottos, and a list of the semi-precious gemstones used in this kit (Rose Quartz, Magnesite, Moss Agate and Yellow Jasper). The finished …

This striking kit will allow your child to create his or her own miniature grotto for the Blessed Mother from wooden sticks, beautiful illustrations and polished semi-precious gemstones. This kit also includes a short synopsis of the apparition, a history of grottos, and a list of the semi-precious gemstones used in this kit (Lapis Lazuli, Snowflake Obsidian, Moss Agate and Yellow Jasper). The …

Love... love... love... never counting the cost. This new addition to the Little Mandate Book series, Marriage , offers fresh insight into the grace-filled Sacrament of Marriage. Both married and single people will find essential wisdom within, as Rosalie McPhee explores explores Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and the writings of Catherine Doherty on the institution of marriage, as …

  How to have a stronger, happier marriage These pages will give you what you need to make your marriage a source of profound happiness and lasting peace: Knowledge: You’ll come to understand the nature of marriage and its superiority to “living together” and other temporary unions. Love: You’ll learn to distinguish love from lust, infatuation, and other common …

This volume consists of the addresses delivered to the 22nd Annual Convention of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars held in Chicago in September 1999. Each chapter includes a discussion of one of the major themes related to the contemporary question of marriage and the common good expounded by a competent senior scholar, followed by a response on the same subject by a younger scholar. The end …

Looking for the secret of a happy marriage? Packed with encouraging, down-to-earth advice, Marriage as Gift also offers solid wisdom on how to build a lifelong marriage founded on mutual love, respect, and commitment. With her extensive experience as both wife and mother, Josephine Robinson presents practical ideas on themes ranging from the sacramentality of marriage and its foundation in …

The Student Edition presents the principles of Catholic marriage to those who may marry in the future; ideal for high school or college level marriage courses. For those going through marriage preparation, please see the Wedding Edition of this book.

The Wedding Edition - For those preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage; an ideal engagement gift. Contains the Rite of Marriage, Sacramentary and Lectionary readings.