Marriage & Family
Marriage The Rock $9.95 - 143 pages - Soft Cover |
Noted author
and moral theologian William May presents a timely treatise that
explains
how marriage is the indispensable rock upon which is built not only a
good
family but, as Pope John Paul II says, "a civilization of love." This
is
so precisely because, as May shows so well, marriage is
person-affirming,
love-enabling, lifegiving and sanctifying.
Because of these four qualities, marriage fully respects the equal dignity of husband and wife as persons, and it also recognizes and values the complementarity of their sexuality. Likewise, marriage honors the truth that each new human life brought about by the marital union is a person equal in dignity to his mother and father. Thus, May probes the social significance of this complementary of men and women, as well as the reasons why human beings are to be begotten only ion an act of spousal love, not made by new "reproductive techniques." This profound and readable work is rooted in the misunderstanding of marriage proclaimed by the Catholic Church, particularly by Pope John Paul II, the greatest champion of marriage and family in the world today. May devotes particular attention to John Paul II's vision of the family in his eloquent and heart-filled "Letter to Families." |
A Catholic Guide $14.95 - 251 pages - Soft Cover |
Is It Really Possible To Live "Happily Ever After"? Is "happily ever after" something that occurs only in fairy tales? Is it possible for an ordinary couple to have a joy-filled, fulfilling marriage that lasts a lifetime? Yes! Couples can have a marvelous marriage from the day they take their vows until death do them part. So what's the secret to an amazing marriage? Drawing from the years of clinical practice, as well as his own practical experiences as a husband and father, Gregory Popcak explores the characteristics that create strong relationships and help couples determine both their strength and weaknesses. He offers down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for keeping marriages alive and vital long after the wedding ceremony. By showing how all marriages must move along "The Relationship Pathway," from less fulfilling to exceptional, Popcak convincingly demonstrates that every married couple has the potential to avoid divorce and live happily ever after! |
Life-Giving Love $13.99 - 375 pages - Soft Cover |
HAVE YOU DISCOVERED IT? Blueprints for
building a family
seem to abound today. But the countless plans don't all agree, and
married
couples are often left confused. Where can we turn for a true vision of
what it takes to build happy, healthy, holy families? |
![]() Christian Courtship In An $13.95 - 299 pages - Soft Cover |
.....is the only guide for
single Roman
Catholics that covers it all, from where to find a "spouse-worthy" mate to planning the wedding. Practical, entertaining, and theologically
sound, Christian
Courtship in an Oversexed World: For anyone who has felt out of step with the times when it comes to modern, commonly accepted dating practices, this is a reassuring book that says there is a better way. A way that leads to true, lifelong happiness. ..and holiness. "It is surprising how many young men and
women. ..simply
try to find "Don't sell yourself short. I have worked with lots of young, single Catholics who found good, religious spouses, people who share their own values. You don't have to compromise " From Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World |
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If You Really Loved Me $12.00 - 231 pages - Soft Cover
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Have you ever asked
yourself...
The questions in this landmark work are the most common ones Evert is asked when speaking about the virtue of chastity in hundreds of Catholic, Evangelical Christian, and public schools. His humorous, friendly, and blunt approach opens hearts and minds to a topic often either rejected out of hand or misunderstood. Teens will find this book a useful guide to starting a relationship, deciding one's vocation, one day finding a potential spouse, and maintaining purity-without forsaking love. This book will give parents and educators new insights to help teens know the difference between love and lust. They may even look at their own lives differently, because as Evert explains, chastity is not only for singles; married couples must practice this virtue as well. If You Really Loved Me gives readers straight answers to tough questions. Addressing the relationship issues that today's young people face, Evert explains the often-misconstrued virtue of chastity-not as a rejection of human sexuality, but as an affirmation of authentic love. |
The Catholic Family Handbook $17.95 - 224 pages - Soft Cover |
Strengthen your marriage
and raise
good kids!
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 blessings of having a large family. He shows you how you can secure happiness in marriage, raise children in a truly Catholic way, and much more. The Catholic Family Handbook details simple but often overlooked ways that you can instill good character in your children, protect them from the many sinful and dangerous enticements of the world, and make child-rearing truly spiritual. He explains how to teach your children the all-but-vanished art of good manners, gives you commonsense tips on how to deal with misbehavior, and even shows you how to discipline teenagers effectively. Here is a practical, spiritual, much-needed, and comprehensive handbook. |
I Will Never Forget You $9.95 - 253 pages - Soft Cover |
"Can a mother forget her
infant
or be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Yet even if these
forget,
I will never forget you." Isaiah
49:15
This book tells of
the history,
purpose and goals of the Rescue Movement through the deeply moving
story
of Joan Andrews and her total commitment to save unborn children from
the
horrible death of abortion. Recently released from a federal prison
after
2-1/2 years of solitary confinement, Joan Andrews reveals what led her
to unite herself with the innocent and unprotected children sentenced
to
death in their mother's wombs. |
Raising Catholic Children $10.00 - 192 pages - Soft Cover |
In 1968, Mary Ann and John Kuharski had their first child, Chrissy. At that time, they had no idea that twelve other children would follow and six of them would be adopted and of mixed races with "special needs." Thirteen children present quite a challenge - not only physically and financially, but spiritually and mentally as well. Today the Kuharski children range from ages two to twenty-two. Mary Ann is a proud, full-time mother who in her spare time found enough energy to keep a record of her family's most precious and memorable moments. Inside this enthusiastic work you'll learn how she confronts the challenges of motherhood. Her practical, caring advice varies from nursing, to coping with sibling rivalry, to helping children develop positive work attitudes. Mary Ann Kuharski not only identifies the parental role as a vocational "Call By God," but proves that parenting a large family, even when mixing adopted children, color, race, and special needs, can be done with Christ's love. Raising Catholic
Children is
the ideal book for expecting parents or for those who need a little
inspirational
boost. It. is insightful, encouraging, and filled with the love of God.
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A Landscape With Dragons $12.95 - 261 pages - Soft Cover |
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 detailed. Yet
his approach is not simply critical, for he suggests a number of
remedies,
including several tools of discernment for parents and teachers in
assessing
the moral content and spiritual impact of this insidious revolution. In
doing so, he points the way to rediscovery of time-tested sources and
to
new developments in Christian culture.
Our society has shifted from a Christian world view, and the pagan message is being packaged to appear "Christian" in many books and films. If you have ever wondered why a certain children's book or film made you feel uneasy, but you couldn't figure out why, this book is just what you need. It also deals with the question of the proper place of fantasy for Christians. This completely revised, much expanded second edition also includes a very substantial recommended reading list for grades one through eight. "A Landscape
with Dragons is
one of the best books I have read in a long time - clear, beautiful
articulation
of an important message." Dr. Ruth Beechick |
![]() Arms of Love $16.95 - 453 pages - Soft Cover |
Courtship? Chastity?
If these sound
like old-fashioned ideas to you - it's time for a fresh, new
perspective.....
He had the "perfect"single's life, filled with pleasures, void of faith, commitment and love.... Then she came along and turned his world upside-down. "It's AWESOME! I became totally enthralled with each of the characters's lives. The story was both inspiring and compelling. It was refreshing to see how the couple honoured each other by their beautiful courtship while living out their Catholic faith and finding much -needed strength through the Sacraments. This novel was a true example of holy romance, sacrifical love and Christ's sanctifying grace. Janelle Reinhart "This is truly an inspiring and inspired novel. Living in a culture of self-gratification and sexual permissiveness, it is hard for young people to know how to approach intimacy in a truly Christian way. While the Roman Catholic Church gives beautiful instruction in this area, too few people are aware or knowledgeable of these teachings and the freedom they bring. This novel beautifully portrays Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body: a theology that teaches that people are gifts to be loved while things are to be used-never the reverse. Brilliantly, this truth is exposed to the reader, packaged in an exciting and captivating sequence of events which inspire the reader to embrace the heart of this teaching more fully. This story is a must- read for anyone considering marriage or intimate relationships, as well as for those already married, parents, and religious. Louise Smyth MD |