The ABC's of Choosing a Good Husband: How to find and marry a great guy Stephen Wood Who said dreams can't come true? You've dreamed of that special man who will appear and ask you to be his bride. Don't let your dreams dissipate. Men capable of lasting love and committment are still out there. One is waiting just for you. Written by the happily married father of six …
In reprint until September 2007. The ABC's of Choosing a Good Wife: How to find and marry a great girl Stephen Wood Finding a good wife and lasting love in marriage is no easy task. This book is filled with time-tested advice for making the greatest decision of your life. It's practical, convincing, full of invaluable wisdom and some surprising new ideas. Here are just a few …
Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto, and Patti Armstrong Amazing Grace for Married Couples will deepen your commitment to marriage like no other book. The 12 inspiring stories of renewed love found within reveal marriages that were on the brink of disaster. In this powerful book, you will read about: A couple whose mutual infidelities threatened to tear them apart. A marriage that began …
Annulments are a complex issue. To some, both Catholics and non-catholics alike, it is synonymous with "Catholic divorce." Many questions abound regarding this issue, one which unfortunately touches the lives of many in the Church today. In this helpful book, canon and civil lawyer Edward N. Peters clears up some of the confusion by answering the most commonly-asked annulment questions in a …
Early baby boom Catholic moral guidance, brief, authoritative and readable, by a priest who wrote seven such books well before the turbulent 1960s. The chapters are all derived from his nationally syndicated newspaper column-carried in many a big-city newspaper!-and hold the answers to the 83 most frequently asked questions from Catholic married couples.
Genevieve Kineke Foreword by Christopher West What does it mean to be a woman today? Is there a one-size-fits-all answer? How can a woman be truly Catholic and truly feminine, hard-working and creative, and yet be at peace within? How does she nurture life at home, at school, on the job or in the culture? In this profound yet practical guide, Genevieve Kineke invites women to consider the …
This is a collection of G. K. Chesterton's provocative writings on a subject close to his heart-the family, and the corresponding themes of men and women, children, sex, marriage and divorce. The family was a central element in Chesterton's vision, a unifying theme of his literary work. His eloquent defense of the sacredness of the home is even more applicable in our times because of the …
Dr. Alice von Hildebrand What to do when the honeymoon is over! "Because of human imperfections, difficulties crop up in marriage, even between people who love each other deeply. You'll soon find that for this reason, although love is a gift, it must also be learned." So begins this remarkable book of letters to Julie, a young bride - letters that reveal the beauty and …
A thoughtful, accessible work on the beauty of love and the splendor of the body, inspired by Pope John Paul II. Christianity has long been regarded as viewing the body as a threat to a person's spiritual nature and of denying its sexual dimension. In 1979, Pope John Paul II departed from this traditional dichotomy and offered an integrated vision of the human body and soul. In a series of …
Kay Lynn Isca This little booklet explains the Catholic Wedding, the roles different people play, the issues involved in planning the wedding, stipends, music, liturgy, and many other bits of information which will be helpful to those involved.
Lawrence G. Lovasik This guide gives faithful Catholics all the essential ingredients of a stable and loving Catholic marriage and family - ingredients that are in danger of being lost in our turbulent age. Using Scripture and Church teachings in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, author Fr. Lawrence Lovasik helps you understand the proper role of the Catholic father and mother and the …
Clarifies the issues surrounding sacramental and legal marriage, annulments. Answers questions regarding the status of divorced Catholics.
"The purpose of Catholicism and Society is to take the basic moral principles given to us by our Blessed Lord in the Sermon on the Mount and apply them to the fundamental problems facing the family and society today. Because it spells out the duties and responsibilities of Catholic lay people in the modern world, Catholicism and Society will appeal to a wide audience--from high school …
Celebrating Life Together: Making the Most of Your Marriage by Rich Cleveland Now, more than ever, the sacrament of marriage is under attack. Many within our secular society endeavor to blur the definition and meaning of marriage. Marriage, as the Church has made clear, is not simply a partnering relationship between any two people; rather it specifically refers to the uniting of a man …
Chosen and Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage The first in a series of Bible studies based on Proverbs 31, this book offers tools to help you build your marriage on the firm foundation of faith. Applying sacred Scripture, Church teaching and pastoral wisdom, Kimberly Hahn helps you explore: Conflict resolution Communication skils with your spouse Setting shared financial goals …
Chosen and Cherished Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage (Book & DVD Set) Kimberly Hahn Life-Nurturing Love —a series designed to build stronger, healthier marriages and families "Spouses and children do not come with manuals and the learning curve can be very steep. Still, the Lord has an abundance of grace for each of us." —From the Introduction The first in a series of Bible studies based …
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. …
Donald Asci In contrast to the popular view of human sexuality, the Catholic Church promotes an understanding that not only includes unique considerations on the ethical level but also appreciates the most profound aspects of sexuality. In this insightful study, Donald Asci shows how the Catholic concept of sexuality and sexual intercourse articulates the ethical norms by which these profound …
Courtship and Marriage - How To Prepare For Lifelong Love Fr. John A. O’Brien Foreword by Stephen Wood Today’s singles are looking for real answers, practical advice, and solid principles to prepare for lifelong commitment. That’s why they are turning to time-honored resources such as this book. Courtship and Marriage was originally published in 1949 by Fr. …
Fr. Richard Hogan and Fr. John LeVoir Pope John Paul II has had a profound theological and personal impact on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In the scholarly tradition of Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas, he has found a new unity between faith and reason. The study of God, says John Paul, is also the study of humanity. He has come to vigorously insist on the rights and dignity of each …