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When You Were Very Small A Catholic Baby’s Record. Ecclesiastical Approbation 1959. A beautiful padded hardcover book printed and decorated in full color—every page. Along with the beautiful pictures and decorations, this exquisitely designed book has all the headings and information needed—you simply fill in the blanks. Some of the pages included are: Birth, Birth …

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 …

Pope Pius XII Speaks to Married Couples In his time, the world knew Pope Pius XII for his sanctity, his solicitude for humanity, his unflagging efforts for genuine world peace, his remarkable gifts of Catholic diplomacy, language and letters. But there was another and strongly different side to this holy Pope who found time to address in audience scores of young newlyweds who came to seek his …

"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 …

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 …

Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer is the most compelling collection of stories of hope and healing you will ever read. These true stories will make you laugh, make you cry, and show you the power of God's healing grace.  Are you experiencing sorrow and trouble in your life? You are not alone. Others have been where you are. More importantly, Jesus has been there, and He can …

John Kippley Sheila Kippley The most complete and user-friendly book on Natural Family Planning. All the basics: How to identify the three common signs of fertility and infertility How to use them in cross-checking Sympto-Thermal Method How to space babies with Ecological Breastfeeding Morality: Is there an issue? Beyond the basics: Marginal fertility. Practical helps for achieving pregnancy. …

This timely document was written to lay out the theological nature of sexuality and the educational rights and responsibilities for the young concerning sex and sexuality. The book also includes the Charter of the Rights of the Family issued by the Holy See in 1983. The document is divided into the following sections: Introduction I. Some Fundamental Principles II. Responsibility in Putting …

This collection of official Catholic teaching on education is a rich body of work spanning almost the whole of the twentieth century, on the related themes of Catholic education and catechesis. The documents have been collated and edited with a view to enabling Catholic educators to appreciate more fully the riches of the tradition in which they exercise their vocation. It should serve as a …

A Case for Chastity - The Way to Real Love and True Freedom for Catholic Teens Heather Gallagher and Peter Vlahutin In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from "How far is too far?" to "What's wrong with cohabitation?" Two questions posed by many people of all ages both …

This inspiring book gives you a splendid example of how to live as a Christian in a secular environment that can be indifferent or hostile to your Faith. For Elisabeth Leseur had two great loves: God, and her husband Felix. Felix loved Elisabeth as well; yet to their mutual sorrow, he couldn’t share the life of the Spirit that Elisabeth cherished. Occasionally the happiness of their life …

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 …

Do You Love Me? Dr. John Barger A guaranteed way to improve your marriage — immediately! Late in 1987, married couples began circulating copies of a talk that had transformed their marriages overnight. Soon they convinced us to publish it as a pamphlet. Years have passed, and that modest marriage-saving talk has helped more than 100,000 couples heal the wounds in their marriages and grow …

Traditions begin at home, and there is no better place to develop a strong, united family than by sharing a meal together. The kitchen has always been a special gathering place where Mom's great homecooking will fill your stomach, and conversation is free and easy. It's families bonding together for good food, good conversation, and a well deserved break from everyday distractions. It's home, …

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 …

Pope John Paul II This broad-ranging document on the family is a guide for families and those who minister to them. It includes sections on the importance of the family, dangers faced by families, educational rights and responsibilities, pastoral care, morality and theology.

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 …