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.

Some things in life change. Some things don't: a good education, human values, right and wrong, and the right way to do something. In this unique volume, educator David Murray offers a series of personal reflections on what it means to teach kids between the ages of 7 and 15. A mix between a how-to and a reference book, genesis provides basic tools, new hope, and lots of practical wisdom …

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. Christmas is one of the greatest Christian feasts. It is also a most happy time. It is the day when we celebrate God's great love for us. We rejoice because God sent His only Son into our world to be born as a baby in Bethlehem. Christmas takes its name from the expression "Christ's Mass." It recalls the Mass that the community offers to celebrate the …

  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 …

Joseph A. Breig (Imprimatur 1949). The author (whose children are regular performers in the book) has taken each Sunday gospel or epistle and given a simple and beautiful explanation of it as he would for his own children. He uses his own family as the setting for all the stories which makes a most delightful yet educational book—a very easy way to get a Sunday family spiritual reading, …

God's Mercy Revealed: Healing for a Broken World by Peter Magee "One of the worst effects of sin," Msgr. Magee tells us, "is to make us think that God stops loving us." In turn we resist him, giving into a gnawing reluctance to believe that his love is unrelenting, forgiving, ever faithful, always persistent. We have "a crazy distrust of the mercy of God." At the same time, we want to dodge …

God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage is a marriage preparation supplement that offers engaged couples a more complete understanding of God’s glorious plan for marriage and human sexuality than perhaps any program available in the Church today. Based on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, this supplemental program is intended to enhance a key component of marriage …

God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage - The Couple's Workbook by Christopher West   Drawing on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, Author and speaker Christopher West shares God's original plan for marriage and sexuality.  This workbook is part of the God's Plan Marriage Prep program. The Theology of the Body has been called "one of the boldest reconfigurations of Catholic …

God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage Workbook, Instructor's Edition by Christopher West   This Instructor's Edition of the Workbook follows along with the Student Workbook for God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage .  This is essential if you are planning on leading this marriage preparation supplemental program. The Theology of the Body has been called "one of the boldest …

David Hadjuk Based on John Paul II's Theology of the Body , God's Plan for You offers teenagers a path that will lead to a full life and hope for the future.  In this book, David Hadjuk makes John Paul II's magnificent vision of the human person accessible to today's youth.  By delving into this vision they will discover the purpose of existence and the answers to their most deeply …

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 …

"In writing this book, we share with you our experiences, challenges, joys, and insights into married life. Each marriage relationship is unique because of the individuals who make up the relationship. Therefore, we know and accept that we are not perfect and do not have all the answers. Everything that works for us may not be conducive to others. At the same time, we do understand and …

DOWN-TO-EARTH APPLICATION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II'S TEACHING "Christopher West's Good News About Sex and Marriage is splendid. Aptly subtitled Answers to Your Honest Questions About Catholic Teaching, it offers readers an easily readable, down-to-earth, and stimulating account of the reasons why the Church's teaching on sex and marriage is true, and, because it is true, `good news' for …

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 …

Grace Before Meals is centered on one fundamental concept: the simple act of creating and sharing a meal can strengthen all kinds of relationships. Founded by Fr. Leo Patalinghug in 2003, Grace Before Meals has grown from a simple idea to a worldwide movement, producing a book, blog and even a pilot for a TV show endorsed by PBS. Research shows that having frequent family dinners can …

Detailed Description   This book is geared for Catholic mothers, especially those who have recognized that motherhood is truly a call from God to holiness and a closer relationship with Christ. The author offers insights ("recipes") into how contemporary, busy women can realize this calling amidst the hectic pace of family life. Each chapter concludes with several prayers. There …

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 …

Frustrated with the continuing educational crisis of our time, concerned parents, teachers, and students sense that true reform requires more than innovative classroom technology, standardized tests, or skills training. An older tradition—the Great Tradition—of education in the West is waiting to be heard. Since antiquity, the Great Tradition has defined education first and …

The author of the world wide best-seller, Small Is Beautiful, now tackles the subject of Man, the World, and the Meaning of Living. Schumacher writes about man's relation to the world. man has obligations -- to other men, to the earth, to progress and technology, but most importantly himself....

This new book is scheduled to be released by the publisher on February 28, 2010.

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, …

Description:   Over the years, thousands have turned to the Handbook for Today's Catholic Family as a guide to Catholic family living. This revised edition offers families and pastoral-care providers a profound and serious resource for Catholic-family life. Updated with topical reference citations to the Catechism of the Catholic Church , the Handbook also contains new material for …

Convinced that a critical part of education is to foster in our children a love of the beautiful and true, teacher and writer Laura Berquist presents this wide selection of poetry for every age level from grades one to twelve. Poetry is important because it is one of the forms of the beautiful which is accessible to children. For this reason children should be exposed to the best examples of …

  Healing through the Mass is a highly readable and informative book written by a priest with more than two decades of experience in healing prayer ministry. "At the heart of Roman Catholic spirituality is celebration of Eucharist. Yet few Catholics, including clergy, really believe in the power for healing available at each liturgy"......Barbara Shlemon Ryan   …

In his book Healing Your Family Tree, Father Hampsch guides you through a healing process to clean up the effects of sin in your life that result from the sins of past generations.  Each chapter touches on a different part of the healing process with Scripture quotations and citations to substantiate the author's observations.  It is a fascinating question-and-answer explanation of …

Journey with Christopher West into the “hidden” talks of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body—only recently discovered in the archives in Rome—and find out why the Pope himself deemed them “too delicate” to be delivered in St. Peter’s Square. What is it about music?  Consider what happens when you chance upon your favorite song on the …

Housewives: learn how you can stay serene — and even find God —amid the dishes and the diapers! This unique spiritual guide will help you grow holier and more prayerful as you perform the most menial household chores — not in spite of those chores, but in the midst of them. Written especially for women in charge of households, Holiness for Housewives will help you better understand and respect …

The Holy See's Teaching On Catholic Schools Archbishop Miller's comments are a beautiful synthesis of the Church's teachings on Catholic education, and should serve as inspiration and guidance for all who labor for the cause of Catholic education Contents: The Current Situation of America's Catholic Schools Shared Responsibilities Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools

Fr. Francis X. Weiser (Imprimatur 1956) “Many people celebrate the holydays and know their names; but of their history, meaning and origin they know nothing. . . .”—St. John Chrysostom. This book was written to provide the information which St. John would have wished the faithful to possess. This volume is devoted to the season of Pentecost and to those feasts of saints …

Paul Tammi In this booklet, the fourth commandment is seen in its total reality - in a plan for the growth and maturation of each family member. The opening topic will help us appreciate man and woman as the instruments of a parenthood which transcends them and of which they are to be the witnesses, creating communion between themselves and extending it to their children. But this communion …

First published fifty years ago, How to Raise Good Catholic Children is a rare treat for today’s parents: a wise and readable book on child care that derives its wisdom from the Catholic home rather than from psychologists. Author Mary Reed Newland here draws on her own experiences as the mother of seven to show how the classic Christian principles of sanctity can be translated into terms …

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 …

The Bible says, "male and female he created them." (Gen. 1:27). Expounding on the theme that marriage is an institution and a Sacrament created by God, Fr. Paul Wickens outlines the principles of Catholic marriage in a succinct yet dignified and insightful manner that will both tickle the reader's funnybone and soberly enlighten and inspire him with the reasonableness, practicality and holy …

Have you ever asked yourself... Why should I wait for marriage to have sex? How far is too far? How do I say "no"? What if we really love each other? How do I find the right spouse? How do I start over? What about safe sex? How do I know if this is love? These days, virgins may be embarrassed by their lack of "experience" while non-virgins may feel that it's too late for …

By far the most common questions about marriage. All 81 answered, simply and concisely, by an experienced priest/moral theologian. Fr. Wenceslaus Hertvik, O.F.M., answered most of the questions that troubled married couples a generation ago. A partial list of topics and questions: Rights and Duties of the Married   Eight specific, delicate questions wives and husbands have about the …

Thomas and Donna Finn A young adult's clear and friendly introduction to the Church's teachings on pre-marital sex, cohabitation, and the use of contraceptives. Stresses the dignity of each person. "The last thirty years have witnessed both acceptance and rejection with regard to particular aspects of the Church's teaching on marriage and human sexuality.... This booklet expresses the …

  The Leader's Guide provides study leaders with everything contained in the Student workbook, plus helpful tips on facilitating an Into the Heart Study, suggested prayers, questions & answers for discussion, and more. This guide is designed to accompany the corresponding lessons from the DVDs or CDs . Into the Heart: A Journey Through the Theology of the Body is a 16-part, eight-hour …

  The Student Workbook will guide participants through their study of Into the Heart with thought-provoking questions, inspiring quotes, and a helpful commentary. This workbook is designed to accompany the corresponding lessons from the DVDs or CDs . As Christopher says, “The Theology of the Body provides a ‘lens’ through which to view the whole mystery of human …

This Starter Pack contains everything a facilitator needs to run an Into the Heart study including:     Into the Heart 8 DVD Set Student Workbook Leader's Guide Into the Heart: A Journey Through the Theology of the Body is a 16-part, eight-hour study. Building upon An Introduction to the Theology of the Body , Into the Heart will move you deeper into this life-changing message, …

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.

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 …

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 …

Help your children come to understand the lineage of Christ and the most important prophesied events that led up to his birth this Advent season with these spectacular 3D ornaments. Each kit contains an explanation of what the Jesse Tree represents, 12 different black-and-white symbolic ornaments to color, the biblical verses for each, fully illustrated instructions, sequins and strings. Each …

John Baptiste de La Salle Carl Koch This volume in the Classics of Western Spirituality makes available to a broad readership a selection of the core writings of John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719), a French priest and educator who changed the face of education in his time and whose reforms continue to influence the ways we educate our children today. Born to a wealthy family, de La Salle …

Journey of Faith is a Catholic marriage preparation book for engaged couples.  Deacon Roy Barkley points out throughout the book the need for education in this journey.  Couples are coming to the church to get help to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony in the spirit of inquiry and obedience to their faith.  Our society has changed.  This book's purpose is to bring a …

The Kinsey Corruption: An Expose On The Most Influential "Scientist" Of Our Time Susan Brinkmann Since the sexual revolution escalated forty years ago, morality in America has been in a state of rapid decline. In only four decades, we have gone from a country of traditional family values to a nation of widespread promiscuity, cohabitation, soaring divorce rates, and an explosion of sexual …

  Michael O'Brien is the father of six, and the founding editor of the Catholic family magazine, Nazareth Journal. In this study of the pagan invasion of children's culture, he describes his own coming to terms with the effect it has had on his family and on most families in Western society. His analysis of the degeneration of books, film, and videos for the young is incisive and …

Catherine and Peter Fournier This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help better understand and celebrate the Lent and Easter seasons. This large size, spiral bound volume is the perfect book for families to learn together and share the traditions of this important time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saint’s …

Let Me Help You in the Kitchen by Phyllis Woodis is the perfect answer to a busy woman’s meal planning dilemma! Combining great recipes, Southern charm, and easy to follow menus, Let Me Help You in the Kitchen is the ideal gift for both cooking novices as well as experienced chefs. Everyone will love the Southern personality and charm that shines through on each page and the …

"Dear Mary," So begins "Letters to Mary from a Young Mother," one woman's story of motherhood, from conception through the first year, as she confides her joys and frustrations to Mary, mother of Jesus. Perhaps more importantly, "Letters to Mary" explores the humanity of Mary, delving into how she herself might have felt during her own motherhood experience. Mary …

  by Edward Healy Thompson No words of St. Joseph are recorded In Scripture. In fact, little mention is made of him there. Yet, despite these seeming limitations, the Church nonetheless possesses an indescribably rich knowledge of St. Joseph and of his cultus. This book will astound most readers both with its scope and with its profundity. Based mainly on Scripture, but supported also by …

Kimberly Hahn Embracing God's Beautiful Design for Marriage.  Foreword by Scott Hahn.        

By Fr. James V. Schall S.J. In The Life of the Mind , Georgetown University's James V. Schall takes up the task of reminding us that, as human beings, we naturally take special delight and pleasure in simply knowing.  Because we have not only bodies but also minds, we are built to know what is.  In this volume, Schall, author of On the Unseriousness of Human Affairs , among many …

James Stenson In Lifeline, James B. Stenson summarizes the proven methods and techniques of effective Christian parents today. This resourceful book is straight to the point and full of ideas that can be put into practice immediately. It is an excellent tool for parents of small children, parents who have no time to spare. Lifeline shows you how to raise children who will honor you and God for …

The tradition of home shrines in the American Southwest first began evolving during the Mexican colonial period, when priests often traveled to homes to perform mass, novenas, baptisms, and marriages, a practice that continues today. This colorful book features the personal altars of mostly Hispanic families living in the towns and villages of northern New Mexico. Most are devoutly Catholic, …

Coleen Kelly Mast Love and Life is a positive, life-affirming presentation of God's plan for life and love. It is a proven and practical program for teaching chastity to teens. It shows how we learn to live and love according to God's two greatest commandments and the Beatitudes, which are nurtured in us through our lives in Jesus Christ.

Coleen Kelly Mast Love and Life is a positive, life-affirming presentation of God's plan for life and love. It is a proven and practical program for teaching chastity to teens. It shows how we learn to live and love according to God's two greatest commandments and the Beatitudes, which are nurtured in us through our lives in Jesus Christ.

Drawing from his own pastoral experience as a priest and bishop before he became PopeJohn Paul II, Karol Wojtyla has produced a remarkably eloquent and resourceful defense of Catholic tradition in the sphere of family life and sexual morality. He writes in the conviction that science - biology, psychology, sociology - can provide valuable information on particular aspects of relations between …