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 movement for same-sex marriage has triggered an unprecedented crisis in the social norms and laws governing marriage. All great civilizations have sought to unite, in the institution of marriage, the goods of sexual intimacy, childbearing and childrearing, and life-long love between adults. But the last five decades have witnessed the erosion of marriage as a public institution in the …

A mother’s smile, the first thing a baby sees. It heals hurts, opens slammed doors of anger and discouragement, and unlocks hidden treasures of a child’s heart. We can all testify to its magic (and the occasional menace of a mother’s frown!).   But mothers’ smiles are sometimes hard to come by in a world that is not kind to them (remember, the devil’s first …

Dr. Mary Healy In nine straightforward lessons, Healy introduces the reader to the Pope's warm, deeply biblical understanding of God's original plan for men and women, a plan that brings with it healing of mind in regard to sexuality and the body. "Dr. Healy offers us a concise and clear summary of the ideas developed at length by John Paul II... It is an ideal book not only for educators …

" Love and Responsibility' brilliantly sheds light on the mysterious dynamics between men and women and challenges us to live those dynamics better."—From the Introduction to Men, Women and the Mystery of Love. This new book provides essential background to the Theology of the Body! Father Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) published Love and Responsibility in 1960, the …

Meditations, Menus, Recipes, and a handy Shopping List for each day of Lent.  Are you looking for recipes for the Lenten season? This liitle book, produced in the form of a notepad with an easel backing, will help you with menu planning and functions as a convenient shopping list too.  

Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D. Each Catholic family has the unique and personal mission to become a community of life and love on their earthly pilgrimage to the Father. The Mission of the Catholic Family provides a road map for the journey through insights on the Holy Family of Nazareth; by seeking God's call to serve Him in the home, Church, and community; and in the developing a family mission …

By Danielle Bean After receiving many questions from readers of her popular blog, Danielle Bean decided to write a book that appealed to their concerns—and those of other Catholic mothers. With her trademark humor and wit, Bean sprinkles animated accounts of her own children with sound advice. Mom to Mom, Day to Day offers a fresh perspective on family life and spirituality. Packed with …

Mommy, Come Home - The New Trend To Tradition: Bringing Up Your Own Sandra Gillmore Mommy, Come Home is a compassionat yet compelling plea for all mothers to embrace their God-given vocation to full-time motherhood. Today, when homemaking is viewed as archaic and counter-culture, it takes courage to fulfill our role as mother to the fullest extent. In this present "culture of death," …

The most useful teaching guide ever written Considered daring a century ago, Dr. Maria Montessori's methods are now universally applauded Applauded, but not always understood. She explained them herself, in mezmerizing detail, in a book long since forgotten, now back in print from Roger A. McCaffrey Publishing. Dr. Montessori made educators understand how skillful individual training of young …

Mother Mary - God's Quick And Easy Way To Divine Holiness - A Marian Catechism For Everyone With A Childlike Heart Kathy Bleichrodt (Middle school through Adult)   On first glance, it would be easy to misjudge this work and dismiss it as simply a children’s storybook. But, oh what a mistake that would be! Its simple text and delightful illustrations teach profound doctrines treasured by …

Mothers: Enter more deeply into your truest and most central vocation! This book contains a clarion call to mothers everywhere who are hungering for the truth that is their soul's sustenance, and searching for a clarity in the lived-out reality of their vocation to motherhood. They are invited to follow the “Mother of Fair Love,” who will work beside them as they dedicate themselves to the …

If you have every heard of or tried "Fly Lady" and are looking for a Catholic dimension to the ideas, this book is for you. For links to more information about A Mother's Rule of Life, please visit http://www.mothersruleoflife.com

Por medio de un programa flexible de cinco semanas, las jóvenes se preparan para la celebración de su quinceañera relexionando sobre su cultura hispana y renovando su compromiso de fé Catolica. Ambos libros bilingües tartan lo siguente: el significado religioso de la celebración de los quince años profundización de una relación con Jesus a través de un camino de auto-conocimiento varias …

Por medio de un programa flexible de cinco semanas, las jóvenes se preparan para la celebración de su quinceañera relexionando sobre su cultura hispana y renovando su compromiso de fé Catolica. Ambos libros bilingües tartan lo siguente: el significado religioso de la celebración de los quince años profundización de una relación con …

My Cup of Tea Musings of a Catholic Mom  Danielle Bean “My faith and my family bring me an abundance of joy. When I slow down enough to recognize it, I know that my heart spills over with the goodness of God’s grace. When a simple soul is filled with such an overwhelming surplus of undeserved blessing, it’s hard to keep the good fortune to oneself. Thus the biggest part of what I hope to …

  Sixty years ago , the UN declared the family the “natural and fundamental” unit of society. Today no one knows what “family” means. In response to this unprecedented confusion, The Natural Family: A Manifesto defines the family based on universal human experience. Insisting, without apology, on the reality of the “natural family,” the manifesto issues …

This is a Pre-Order item and will be available March 2006. Fletcher Doyle If you asked the average Catholic to list ten tips to build a better marriage, chances are Natural Family Planning (NFP) would not make the cut.  Most Catholics, if they think of NFP at all, think only of those three troubling words, "Not tonight, dear."  But more than a means of regulating birth, NFP is …

Get help in choosing a faithfully Catholic college - be able to separate the wheat from the chaff! The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College is the first college guide to show students where they can learn and grow in a genuine Catholic environment without the nonsense that has overtaken even some of the most well-known Catholic universities. It includes detailed profiles of more than …