Saving Catholic Marriages

Author : Dr. David Anders
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 168278052X
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catholic Church Saved My Marriage written by Dr. David Anders and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Catholic Church saved my marriage and, quite possibly, my life.” So begins David Anders in this remarkably forthright book. In it, David reports that by the early 2000s, his marriage was so painful he actually longed for death. It wasn’t simple incompatibility; he and his wife had just one thing in common: contempt for each other. Today, David and his wife are happy together – not because of marriage therapy, but because they came to know and fully embraced the Catholic Church’s teachings on marriage. Many people who encounter such teachings are shocked by their rigor. Yet the Church offers much more than rules about sexual restraint; she offers a way to make marriage into something supernatural, even mystical. Here Dr. Anders shares his personal discovery of the Church’s teaching on marriage and offers a robust defense of the Church’s most controversial teachings, including divorce, remarriage, gay marriage, and contraception. With the Church’s teachings and the writings of the saints as his guide, he also offers practical, time-tested ways to improve your marriage, such as how to live in peace despite an unhappy marriage, the value of suffering, and ways to overcome your reluctance to forgive grave offenses. In a culture that breaks apart marriages and undermines human dignity, Dr. David Anders offers a hope-filled alternative for those who live moral and spiritual lives in union with Christ and His Church.

Author : Les Parrott
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310346290
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts written by Les Parrott and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! With this updated edition of their award-winning book, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you launch lifelong love like never before. This is more than a book--it's an experience, especially when you use the his/her workbooks filled with more than 40 fun exercises. Get ready for deeper intimacy with the best friend you'll ever have. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, which has been translated into more than 15 languages, is the most widely used marriage prep tool in the world. Why? Because it will help you . . . Uncover the misbeliefs of marriage Learn to communicate with instant understanding Discover the secret to resolving conflict Master the skills of money management Get your sex life off to a great start A compelling video, featuring real-life couples, is available, and with this updated edition, Les and Leslie unveil the game-changing SYMBIS Assessment. Now you can discover how to leverage your personalities for a love that lasts a lifetime. Make your marriage everything it is meant to be. Save your marriage--before (and after) it starts.

Author : Alberta K Pizzitola
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578765730
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Saving Catholic Marriages written by Alberta K Pizzitola and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Catholic marriage is different from other marriages? Christ gave His Church the recipe to have a healthy, happy and holy marriage. When we follow the divine recipe, we have an amazingly strong marriage built on living real love for our spouse in a home filled with peace and understanding. But, when we change ingredients here and there, we end up with the wrong recipe, resulting in pain and frustration. Jesus' words of wisdom can help. If you are dating but have not found the right person, our book will help you find the kind of spouse who wants to live the divine recipe and grow in love with you as Jesus intends If you are engaged, our book will help you and your future spouse make the changes in your relationship that will serve you well in the years to come, so that you begin to live your love as Jesus intended If you have been married many years, grappling with the same issues, yet desire resolution together with the peace and happiness you had hoped for, you have the answer in your hands Over the years, while preparing couples for marriage, many couples have remarked to us, "Wow, I wish my parents knew the things you're teaching us. They are good parents, but I'm not sure they are very happy. You have shown us a better way. Thank You."

Author : Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1621642410
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Habits for a Healthy Marriage written by Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on his experience of forty years as a psychiatrist, Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons presents twelve habits that can foster healing and growth in Catholic marriages. This books helps couples to identify and resolve the major emotional conflicts that weaken their relationships and hurt their marriages. Habits for a Healthy Marriage is unique because it draws on the field of positive psychology, which focuses on growth in virtues. Each chapter names a common marital problem along with a particular virtue that can help couples to overcome that problem. It shows that the road to healing is paved with forgiveness, not only between spouses but also within their families of origin. Along the way the author incorporates the luminous writing of Saint John Paul II on marriage and the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church. Whether you are newly engaged, recently married, or married for many years, the conflict-resolving strategies described in this book—the habits of a healthy marriage—can help you to protect your relationship from the emotional storms that often lead to quarrelling and mistrust, and sometimes to separation and divorce.

Author : Ronda Chervin
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 1622823036
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering written by Ronda Chervin and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Ronda Chervin's son, Charles, ended his own life, he did so believing that it is pointless to endure inevitable suffering. In the wake of Charles's death, Dr. Chervin set out to discover some of the most basic - but all too often misunderstood - answers to why God allows us to suffer, and how we can bear it with perseverance and hope. She shares her discoveries in these pages, helping you understand that while there is no escape from pain, pain itself is the road into the heart of Christ where peace can be found. You'll be given encouragement and practical advice as you explore afflictions such as failure, fear, frustration, loneliness, loss, marital problems, physical pain, fatigue, and temptation. Dr. Chervin explains each affliction in detail and offers reflections on the lives of saints who suffered from the very same cross. Throughout each chapter you're given practical suggestions on how you can meet Christ in your particular pain. You'll draw wisdom from the lives and writings of saints who were addicted, depressed, exhausted, raped, and unhappily married. And among these saints, you'll discover within their responses a pattern that you can ponder and imitate. Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering will bring courage and hope that in Christ and in communion with his saints, you can - and will - triumph over every kind of adversity. You'll also learn: How you can overcome the pain associated with loneliness and isolationFive ways to overcome doubts about the FaithFour steps to liberation from the suffering of indecisionFive ways to meet Christ in the suffering of exploitationWhat St. Benedict teaches us about failure - and how it changed the worldHow to cope with failure and povertyFive ways you can transform fear into trust in ChristHow you can turn frustrations and anger into a Christian spiritHow you can respond in a holy way to marital discord, demanding spouses, physical abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment, and rageFour ways you can turn to Christ in times of temptation

Author : Dan DeMatte
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
ISBN 13 : 1594718008
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage written by Dan DeMatte and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2018-03-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate goal for the Christian life is heaven, but what path should a couple take to get there? Dan and Amber DeMatte, who have worked together in youth and family ministry for more than fifteen years, believe it’s holiness—living as Jesus did. Giving and receiving love and living for the sake of others—especially your spouse and children—will help you achieve holiness, the DeMattes say. You can even find holiness in the everyday tasks of marriage and family life such as doing the dishes, changing diapers, and cleaning up messes. In The Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage, the DeMattes walk you through a thirty-three -day retreat that culminates in consecrating your marriage to Christ. They will help you achieve perfect love for each other, your family, and God by incorporating the virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience into your life. This retreat will help you fall deeper in love with Christ, your spouse and children, and the world God calls you to serve. Each chapter includes discussion questions and a prayer for couples.

Author : Josephine Robinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780819848581
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage as Gift written by Josephine Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the secret of a happy marriage? This book is a great resource for young people, newlyweds, or anyone discerning their path in life. Packed with encouraging, down-to-earth advice, Marriage as Gift also offers solid wisdom on how to build a lifelong marriage founded on mutual love, respect, and commitment. With her extensive experience as both wife and mother, Josephine Robinson presents practical ideas on themes ranging from the sacramentality of marriage and its foundation in God s love to the everyday issues of sharing chores, managing money, and the communication skills that promote healthy, vibrant relationships. Based on John Paul II s teaching on the theology of the body, this volume is also the perfect companion for couples seeking to deepen their understanding of sex, love, and the meaning of a life lived together. Includes uplifting stories of married saints and questions after each chapter that provide points for personal reflection and group discussion.

Author : Todd A. Salzman
Publisher : Herder & Herder
ISBN 13 : 9780824522728
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage in the Catholic Tradition written by Todd A. Salzman and published by Herder & Herder. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest scholars in the Catholic West offer these essays on marriage from a Catholic perspective. Texbook-style and including study questions and useful sidebars.

Author : Gregory K. Popcak
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781622826100
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love written by Gregory K. Popcak and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God has put you and your spouse together for a reason and it's not to argue. You are bonded together to cultivate in each other those virtues that lead to sanctification. That's why this book isn't just about saving your marriage it's about transforming it into a joyful, loving relationship. In these pages, acclaimed author and psychotherapist Gregory Popcak shows you how to heal the hurt in your marriage and develop the crucial habits necessary to resolve conflicts, renew the love you once had, and discover the passion you always wanted. Dr. Popcak's clinical experience and recent research show that the difference between happy and unhappy marriages lays in the habits both good and bad that are practiced in the home. Here you'll discover the simple steps needed to root out behavior that leaves you resentful and demoralized, and to begin practicing positive habits that facilitate mutual respect and cultivate admiration. Even if you feel lonely and abandoned in your marriage, Dr. Popcak offers sensible ways you can work alone at resolving conflict, repairing damage, building rapport, and maintaining intimacy. Because of the graces given to husbands and wives, you have tremendous untapped power to be a catalyst for change even if your spouse isn't participating. By following the wise advice in How to Heal Your Marriage, you'll take the guesswork out of building a stable, healthy marriage. You'll also learn: Eight marriage-friendly habits that couples in healthy relationships exhibit How to identify those areas of your marriage that require the most attention What to do when you feel your spouse is out to get you How to make God part of healing your marriage How your mind handles feelings and emotions and what you can do about it How to see each of your spouse's faults as an opportunity for you to grow in holiness

Author : Kimberly Hope Belcher
Publisher : Liturgy Training Publications
ISBN 13 : 1616715073
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Catholic Marriage written by Kimberly Hope Belcher and published by Liturgy Training Publications. This book was released on 2019-09-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catholic Marriage: A Pastoral and Liturgical Commentary is a collection of essays by scholars and practitioners on the rites, spirituality, history, theology, and pastoral practice surrounding the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Roman Catholic Church. Those who minister to engaged couples and teach the sacrament will appreciate the accessible approach to the meaning of Christian marriage and how that is and has been expressed in the rites of the Church and cultural customs.