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.

Broken families, abortion, AIDS, Internet pornography, sexual abuse scandals, homosexual marriage, our Church and our world are in the midst of a profound sexual crisis. Is there a way out? For such a time as this have we been given Pope John Paul IIís Theology of the Body. Based on the words of Jesus, John Paul II's famous reflections on the body and sex take us to the root of the …

The Parent's Guide serves as an excellent and informative overview of the Theology of the Body for Teens curriculum. While it has been specifically written for parents of teens participating in the program, it will help any parent learn more about the Theology of the Body so that they may pass this life-changing message on to their teens. It includes a basic introduction to the Theology of the …

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 …

Review From Publishers Weekly New York Daily News columnist and blogger Eden offers a Christian apologetic for premarital chastity, aimed at "marriage-minded single women who'd had enough of the Sex and the City lifestyle." Eden herself is a convert to both Christianity (Catholicism) and chastity, and now an unmarried 30-something, she's persuaded that chastity is more "hope-filled" and …

It is said that Matt Talbot was an alcoholic by the time he reached his teens.  he lived to drink.  But all that changed one day when he was 28.  He was broke; his weekly paycheck had already been passed to the barman.  Matt stood outside the pub for several hours, waiting for one of his friends to invite him in.  No one did.  He went home and told his mother, …

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 …

A Treasure Chest of Traditions For Catholic Families This fantastic and user-friendly resource offers ideas for activities, crafts and recipes to help families celebrate the various Seasons and Feast Days of the Liturgical Calendar.  With fun-filled activities, we can build our own family traditions while passing on the richness of our Catholic Faith. Suggested activities are intended to …

The Truth About Trouble: How Hard Times Can Draw You Closer to God Michael Scanlan, T.O.R., with Jim Manney There's Only One Good Thing About Trouble— It may be the best thing that ever happened to you. Sound outrageous? The plain truth is you might be right where God can help you most—whether you're facing financial trouble, grief, illness, a wrenching personal situation or even a to-do list …

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: …

This collection of 200 delicious, satisfying salads is organized according to the seasons and includes salads that honor saints and salads from culinary traditions around the world. From Publishers Weekly A Benedictine monk and nine-time author follows up his Twelve Months of Monastery Soups with a similar ode, this time to the healthful, palate-pleasing salad. D'Avila-Latourrette, resident …

Description:   A collection of healthly recipes, from monastery kitchens, that follows the orderly cycle of the 12 months of the year--and features seasonally fresh produce. Hardcover

Meet Umbert the Unborn, the pre-natal comic strip character that has won the hearts and minds of people throughout the country. Created by Gary Cangemi in 2001, Umbert appears weekly in the National Catholic Register and over 100 other publications serving nearly a million readers and growing. Umbert is a pre-born infant of yet undetermined gender whose mother s womb is his private …

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Our Father “is truly the summary of the whole Gospel” (no. 2761). Catholics pray the Lord’s Prayer whenever they worship at Mass and say the Rosary, and other Christians pray it frequently as well. Join Scott Hahn (accompanied by St. Cyprian, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Augustine) as he unlocks the riches of the Lord’s Prayer. Imprimatur: …

James B. Stenson Serious needs of today's parents are not being met effectively.  Upbringing addresses the most important of those needs. Where are we headed? What sort of men and women do we hope our children will grow up to be? Are we making progress, and how can we tell? What do we have to do now to help our children grow toward responsible adulthood? Upbringing provides a framework …

This is the true story of the infant death of Gabriel Kuebelbeck Neuzil. He lived nine months inside his mother with only half a heart; he lived but two and a half hours once he was born. In that time, a whole community gathered to celebrate, love, and honor him. In Waiting with Gabriel, Gabriel’s mother, Amy Kuebelbeck, shares the story of her family’s heartbreaking loss as well …

The Week of Salvation: History and Traditions of Holy Week explores in comprehensive detail, the scriptural, liturgical, and devotional dimensions of what is the single most important week in the Church's calendar-Holy Week. Set in the context of the four Gospel accounts and Old Testament prophecies of our Lord's passion, death, and resurrection, The Week of Salvation examines the historical …

"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 …

A fundamental understanding of the higher purpose and spiritual significance of money in human existence is at the heart of this remarkable book. Failure to understand these principles can be detrimental to oneself, to loved ones, and to the intended benefactors of philanthropic efforts. The distinction between essential and nonessential wealth is central to this discussion, and both the …

Dr. Pat Fosarelli Whatever You Do to the Least of These introduces pastoral visitors, both ordained and non-ordained, to the main issues confronting children and adolescents of different ages when they are faced with illness, injury, or dying. It also highlights the issues faced by parents and siblings in these same circumstances. Part I of this book focuses on the various developmental …

Kevin Orlin Johnson, Ph.D. In Why Do Catholics Do That?, renowned scholar and religion columnist Kevin Orlin Johnson answers the most frequently asked questions on Catholic faith, worship, culture, and customs, including: How the Church Makes Laws The Hard-Fought Genesis of the New Testament The Cycle of Redemption A Short Guide to the Meaning and Structure of the Mass Decoding Symbols of …

Did you know that the origins of Groundhog Day stem from a Catholic tradition? Or that the common pretzel was once a Lenten reward for the pious? Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday is a fascinating guide to the roots of all-things-Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life. The reader-friendly …

Edited by Janet E. Smith For the 25th anniversary year of the historic document Humanae Vitae (1968), Janet Smith has gathered together twenty-one outstanding essays and articles by well-respected thinkers to provide the demonstration that Pope Paul VI was not simply correct, but prophetic. While this document is still widely neglected and misunderstood, the Church continues to proclaim that …

Challenging the idea that morality is checked by the door at the workplace, this motivating guide uses 12 accessible lessons to help embrace both success and integrity in professional and personal life. Through practical philosophy and inspirational stories, Durand shows individual growth gained the right way is no longer an out of reach ideal. By focusing on "success" as a concept …

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 …

Are you tired of searching for your child’s rosary among the clutter of their room? Why not let them make their own rosary holder? Then they will always know where to find their rosary when they need it! Each kit contains everything required to make one wooden rosary holder (including the brush and sealant!) and takes about two hours to complete. The finished rosary holder measures 3" x 5". …

Are you tired of searching for your child’s rosary among the clutter of their room? Why not let them make their own rosary holder? Then they will always know where to find their rosary when they need it! Each kit contains everything required to make one wooden rosary holder (including the brush and sealant!) and takes about two hours to complete. The finished rosary holder measures 3" x 5". …

Are you tired of searching for your child’s rosary among the clutter of their room? Why not let them make their own rosary holder? Then they will always know where to find their rosary when they need it! Each kit contains everything required to make one wooden rosary holder (including the brush and sealant!) and takes about two hours to complete. The finished rosary holder measures 3" x 5". …

Are you tired of searching for your child’s rosary among the clutter of their room? Why not let them make their own rosary holder? Then they will always know where to find their rosary when they need it! Each kit contains everything required to make one wooden rosary holder (including the brush and sealant!) and takes about two hours to complete. The finished rosary holder measures 3" x 5". …

Are you tired of searching for your child’s rosary among the clutter of their room? Why not let them make their own rosary holder? Then they will always know where to find their rosary when they need it! Each kit contains everything required to make one wooden rosary holder (including the brush and sealant!) and takes about two hours to complete. The finished rosary holder measures 3" x 5". …

Are you tired of searching for your child’s rosary among the clutter of their room? Why not let them make their own rosary holder? Then they will always know where to find their rosary when they need it! Each kit contains everything required to make one wooden rosary holder (including the brush and sealant!) and takes about two hours to complete. The finished rosary holder measures 3" x 5". …

Bring a timeless tradition to your family this year with these unique Woven Cross Kits. Although woven from modern materials, the technique taught in this kit works just as well with the fresh palm fronds we receive on Palm Sunday. Each kit makes three pastel vellum crosses (one each of Blush Pink, Mint Green and Butter Yellow) with Silver accents. The finished crosses measure 3 ½" …

Bring a timeless tradition to your family this year with these unique Woven Cross Kits. Although woven from modern materials, the technique taught in this kit works just as well with the fresh palm fronds we receive on Palm Sunday. Each kit makes three primary vellum crosses (one each of Green, Purple and Black) with Gold accents. The finished crosses measure 3 ½" x 3" and make great …

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 …

This book covers the most troublesome aspects of parenthood. This book is full of real, sensible, down-to-earth guidance. It restores your confidence in yourself so you don't feel undermined by all the self-proclaimed experts and enables you to raise your children in a way that is better for them... and a lot better for you! Dr. Ray teaches you the ins and outs of effective parenting by …

Think Sex Ed Is All About The “Facts of Life”? Think Again. If you think sex education is still about the birds and the bees, think again. And it's not about science either. In her shocking exposé, You're Teaching My Child What?, Dr. Miriam Grossman rips back the curtain on sex education today, exposing a sordid truth. Today's sex ed programs aren't based on science; they're …

Your Labor of Love is a new book written by a young Catholic mother of three childre (so far). She began writing this book after her first pregnancy because she had been unable to find a Catholic book of spiritual encouragement for expectant mothers. "I wrote to sort things out in my own mind," she says: "the seemingly interminable morning sickness and discouragment of the previous nine …

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 …

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 …