John F. Kippley The thesis of this book is that God intends that sexual intercourse should be at least implicitly a renewal of the marriage covenant. From this it follows that the marriage covenant provides the criterion to evaluate the morality of every sexual act. Thus the title, Sex and the Marriage Covenant , is an appropriate description of the book’s contents. Marriage comes into being …

"Christ, in instituting the Eucharist ... expressed the relationship between man and woman."     - Pope John Paul II, On the Dignity of Women, #26 That's an amazing statement. It needs an explanation. The nine meditations here not only explain that sentence, they  illuminate the relationship between man and woman, between parents and children and between family and the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Discover John Paul II's radical teaching on sex, love, and the meaning of life By Rev. Anthony Percy —Perfect for beginners, ideal for seekers—   Sex matters. Yet even deeper than the urge for sex is the desire for love. More than sexual, we are relational : meant for true and intimate relationship with each other and with God. Rather than a “casual indoor sport,” sex is sacred. And John …

Fulton J. Sheen Back in print after decades, the one of the great 20th-century communicators and best-known Catholic preachers and apologists delivers an incisive look at right and wrong notions about sex and love. This work is an excellent moral preparation for marriage. In addition to presenting the causes of and solutions to crises in marriage, the author concludes with touching real-life …

Today We Became Engaged Written by Dianne Ahern Illustrated by Katherine Larson A thoughtful, romatic, faith-centered, keepsake book for couples discerning marriage. Discusses the power of love, the importance of shared values and more. This is a marriage planner...not a wedding planner! Allows couples to record their courtship and engagement stories for years to come. This book explores: The …

"The Top Ten Ways to Build a Wonderful Marriage" will enhance your marriage relationship. It is written in story teller fashion using everyday, non-technical language. This book will encourage you and your spouse to strive for the marriage you always dream of and know you can achieve. This book has an Imprimatur from the Diocese of Dallas. It is recommended for private use as …

Pontifical Council For The Family Because of the many problematic aspects of "sex education" in both secular and religious schools, the Pontifical Council for the Family issued this document which discusses the theology of sex, marriage and chastity and also sets guidelines and rights of parents in the education of their children. The document is divided into the following sections: …

Woman of Grace is an insightful and intimate Bible study written to help married women grow in holiness in their day-to-day living. Drawing from her life experiences, Michaelann Martin offers ways that will help women improve their prayer lives, communicate with their family, and find fulfillment in their vocation. Each chapter includes questions that mine the rich teaching of Scripture and …

Fr. Joseph Anfossi The sixth and ninth commandments are presented in the same booklet because of the inseparable values that they aim to defend and foster: marriage and sexuality. Having reminded us of the teachings of Scripture and the Church, the author opens a dialogue between contemporary and Christian culture. This amounts to a dialogue between "grasping" and "letting go." Fr. Anfossi …

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 …