56 years of marriage and 11 children. The Maddens of Baltimore will surprise you, comfort you, make you laugh until you cry, and make you cry until you laugh again! From games of "pitch" to petty thievery, from over confessions to exacerbating obedience, there is truly never a dull moment! But these true stories about a real family, as told by the youngest brother, are much more than …
About this Book For centuries, the Catholic Church has offered an abundance of splendid traditions that extend religious and spiritual practice into daily life. Now, Meredith Gould reintroduces these customs and rituals to modern Roman Catholics. Using the liturgical calendar, The Catholic Home provides familiar and new ways to celebrate each season and its special days. Gould reviews major …
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 …
Good Discipline, Great Teens Dr. Ray Guarendi With wit and wisdom, Dr. Ray Guarendi gives parents the tools they need not only to navigate the teen years but also to enjoy them. Teens are "full of life, enthusiasm, energy and laughter," Dr. Ray says, although our culture primes us to expect a far darker reality. In a lively question-and-answer format, Good Discipline, Great Teens …
Fr. Francis L. Filas, S.J. (Imprimatur 1947) The story of the Holy Family at home in Nazareth, especially written to show how modern husbands and wives can imitate the happiness of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Marriage is intended to be the way to heaven for most people—a fact so little recognized that it often comes as a distinct surprise to married couples hearing it for the first time. Too many …
Sen. Rick Santorum Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) articulates the human vision that he believes must inform public policy if it is to be effective and just. Throughout his book, Santorum emphasizes the central role of the family in achieving the common good. With a sustained argument touching on the first principles throughout, this ambitious and original book is a major …
Volume 1: Family Life gives Catholics a new and more exalted appreciation of what family life is intended to be in the mind of God. It will help you to come to a new understanding of the sacrament of Marriage. It addresses moral issues, values and standards on which to base our lives as Catholics conforming to the will of God the Father. 240 pp.
Matthew Kelly The "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Rhythm of Life" brings a timely approach to the subject of relationships, revealing a seven-level process that creates strong bonds, deep contentment, and lasting connection.
Good Parents, Tough Times - How Your Catholic Faith Provides Hope And Guidance In Times Of Crisis Charlene C. Giannetti Margaret Sagarese The bestselling authors of The Roller-Coaster Years, Cliques, and Parenting 911 draw deeply on the rich Catholic spiritual tradition in this guide for parents of children in crisis. Good Parents, Tough Times focuses on the spiritual well-being of the parent …
Volume 2: Family Values addresses family relationships, individual relationships and individual natures within the family. It inspires a deeper appreciation of the awesome mystery and miracle of who we are in the Image and Likeness of God. 240pp. Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald
Father, The Family Protector James Stenson In this companion work to his book Compass: A Handbook on Parent Leadership, James B. Stenson explores how Father s exercise their powerful and particularly masculine contribution to family life. His research comes from more than twenty years of working with families from two highly successful independent secondary schools for boys that he helped …
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, …
Agnes M. Penny Your Vocation of Love is a book by the mother of four young children, who has written this little manual to encourage mothers of young children in their sublime vocation of motherhood and to assist them in this glorious role with scores of practical tips on what to do in the challenging situations that automatically arise in raising and educating a family. Here the author shares …
HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS by Fr. Paul Wickens. Common-sense rules for Catholic mothers and fathers. Father Wickens teaches how to raise good Catholic youths—from infant through the teenager. He explains the traditional Catholic view on such things as discipline, rules, commands, obedience, punishment, etc. . . . In the Preface, Fr. Wickens says “the parental heart feeds, heals, prays, worries, …
About this Book Scott Hahn has the rare ability to explain the essential teachings of Catholicism in a totally accessible manner. Rather than burdening the reader with difficult or arcane references and arguments, he writes of familiar feelings and situations and allows the theology to unfold naturally. In First Comes Love , Hahn turns his attention to the search for a sense of belonging, …
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 …
Parents, Children And The Facts Of Life Fr. Henry V. Satlier, Ph. D. Shows sex ed. is the duty of parents. Traditional Catholic principles. What to tell children, when and how; dangers to avoid; questions to expect. Practical, assuring, authoritative, helpful.
Father Anselm J. Viano, S.S.V. (Imprimatur 1942) The disorganization and disruption of family life is more than a result of the present world disorder. It is, in fact, a condition symptomatic of many of the ills of the day, ills which have culminated in terrible upheaval and cataclysm which we see going on about us. In times like these men sigh for a return to normal conditions. But too few of …
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 …
Sex Education - The Final Plague Randy Engel In total contradiction to the traditional Catholic teaching that instructing children in sexual matters is the right and duty of the parents, we now see a flood of classroom Sex Education programs and classroom "Chastity Education" programs. According to author Randy Engel, this "education" is designed to destroy natural modesty in children, awaken …
Is It a Saint's Name? Over 3,000 names of saints for boys and girls. Used for years by parents choosing baptismal names. A handy reference. Belongs in every home and parish. All alphabetical, plus derivatives from basic names.
Mentoring a child may be easier than you think, and there are an abundance of resources available to help you do so. Countless numbers of our young people need your companionship, your nature, and your example in order to mature into responsible and responsive adults. Whether you have a little time or alot, what you are willing to give to a child may make the difference in that …
Fathers: Enter more deeply into your truest and most central vocation! Fathers are invited to enter deeply into their fatherhood in order to discover their true and most central vocation. This book offers concrete help and encouragement in living the gospel call to become transformed through loving their family. Fathering discloses the majesty of fatherhood as a spiritual vocation. Christopher …
Mary Ann Kuharski To outsiders, the Kuharski family life sometimes looked like controlled chaos. With 13 kids-seven by birth, six by "airport" (adopted)-it sometimes felt that way to family members, too. • There were those vacations when the entire family jammed into one motel room. • There were the excuses: "Kari told me she wanted her hair cut that short." "Dominic told me the cement was …
"Without his help man and woman cannot achieve the union of their lives for which God created them 'in the beginning.'" ~Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1608 This eight-sided pamphlet talks about marriage as a sacrament, why annulment is necessary, the Church's teaching on different religion marriages, if divorce is a sin, grounds for annulment, the process, the blessing of …
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101 great stories of Faith, Hope, Inspiration and Humor. The word “family” brings to mind thoughts of joy, sacrifice, affection, hardship, and humor. Yet it is love that defines what it means to be a family, and it is this same love that gives a family their purpose. In bearing witness to the mystery of the love of Christ, the family becomes the “domestic sanctuary of the …
A realistic, informative look at the effect of today's media on individuals and families. Based on extensive research, author Jay Dunlap shows that, regardless of the content, the media affects our interactions with others, especially those closest to us. This book offers positive, fresh ideas on how parents can take control of the media outlets in their home.
The Art of Storytelling - easily explained and outlined! Let Sara Cone Bryant, beloved children's author from the early 20th century, take you back to that time when the family hearth was the entertainment center, and each night the voice of Mom, Dad, or big sister was a guide to mystery, adventure, and delight. Better yet, let Sara Cone Bryant teach you how to recapture the pleasures of that …
A classic work once again available for a new generation - in a new hardcover edition with embossed cover. Translated from the German of Fr. Cramer by Fr. L.A. Lambert, with the approval of Cardinal McCloskey. Rev. Cramer explains the high dignity, honor, and responsibility of the vocation of Fatherhood and the virtues necessary to fulfill this important vocation. Since God gave fathers …
A classic work once again available for a new generation - in a new hardcover edition with embossed cover. Translated from the German of Fr. Cramer by Fr. L.A. Lambert, with the approval of Cardinal McCloskey. First published in 1880, Rev. Cramer begins at the door of the Church with the mother who has come for God's blessing upon her as a mother. He continues to explain along with this …
Ideal for the engaged, marriage instruction classes, and for those married many years. This guidebook to finding a happy marriage, keeping a happy marriage, and raising happy children has been out of print for over 50 years. Loads of practical and spiritual advice on family life and raising children that will never be outdated because the principles are as timeless as human nature and virtue. …
Available August 29! Profusely illustrated with many photos from the acclaimed movie and the making of it, this beautiful deluxe volume provides a behind-the- scenes look into the beloved, award-winning feature film from Metanoia Films. Much more than the typical book about a movie, this work presents compelling, never before told stories from the producer, director, actors and others involved …
The second in a series of Bible studies based on Proverbs 31, Graced and Gifted offers tools to help you create a home that will be a place of beauty and peace where the needs of your loved ones are met. Applying Sacred Scripture, Church teaching and pastoral wisdom, Kimberly Hahn helps you explore: Time management The art of homemaking, from creating a pleasant environment to clutter …
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. …
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 …
The newly released (August 2008) 10th anniversary editon, now revised and expanded by the author. Now includes updated statistics and family research along with words from Pope John Paul II and Pope Bendict XVI. This best-selling book covers the eight commitments of St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers and gives dads the tools they need to succeed as a husband and father. Christian …
This is the study guide for the book Christian Fatherhood. It is suitable for individual or group use. The study guide includes recommended Scripture readings, questions for discussion, areas of accountability, a prayer focus and a list of helpful resources. Follows the 8 Committments as outlined in the 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 …
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