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Marriage & Family Living Books
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God's Little Devotional Book for Couples
There is perhaps no greater
joy than sharing "moments of the soul" with a spouse--reading a passage from
the Scriptures together or reading to each other words of inspiration that
can brighten a day, give encouragement and cause a smile or tug at the
heart. We encourage you to read these devotionals together as a couple.
Perhaps one a day. Perhaps several at a time. Take turns reading to each
other. Talk about what was said, if you desire, or let the words speak for
themselves. Take joy in your relationship. Marriage is a relationship of
highest value. Keep yours strong, alive and fresh. Above all, we encourage
you to spend some time in prayer together on a daily basis. It is in prayer
that hearts are truly knit together as one. 3210 pages. Hardcover
(Item #82934) $14.99 |
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40 Ways for 40
Days: A Family
Guide Through Lent
During Lent, its easy to get caught up in our personal
sacrifices. We become so overwhelmed with surviving the 40-day marathon, we
often forget that Lent is a time of family faith renewal. 40 Ways for 40
Days offers a range of activities, prayers, and rituals to involve your
entire family in the Lenten celebration. These idea-starters give families
the opportunity to share Christ's gift, to share and to think about
spiritual values while having fun with one another. 48
page booklet. (Item #86930) $1.95 |
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Lent Begins at Home:
Family Prayers and Activities
Ideas and activities to help
the whole family share the true meaning of Lent. Includes Bible
readings, collages, charitable acts, prayers, recipes, and much, much
more.
64-page booklet; 5-1/8 x 7-3/8 (Item #98243) $4.95
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Life-Giving Love: Embracing
God's Beautiful Design for Marriage
By Kimberly Hahn
Forward by Scott Hahn
God has a beautiful design for your marriage. Have you discovered it? 368
pages; Paperback. (Item #84121) $13.99 |
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Family Prayers
By Nick Aiken and Rowan Williams
64 pages; Hardcover (Item #81135) $14.95 |
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Sex and the Marriage
Covenant: A Basis for Morality
by John Kippley
The thesis of this book is that God intends that sexual intercourse should
be at least implicitly a renewal of the marriage covenant. From this it
follows that the marriage covenant provides the criterion to evaluate the
morality of every sexual act. Thus the title, Sex and the Marriage
Covenant, is an appropriate description of the book’s contents.
Marriage comes into being by a couple unreservedly entering God's covenant
of marriage; contraceptive intercourse contradicts the very essence of the
marriage covenant. From these considerations, Kippley developed the
covenant theology of sexuality described in this book. (Item
#87630) $17.95 |
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Good News About Sex and
Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching
by Christopher West
Down-to-earth application of Pope John Paul II's teaching
... Answers sublime and gritty questions ... Fascinating
question-and-answer format of the reasons why the Church's teaching on sex
and marriage is true, and good news for people today. Ideal for marriage
prep, RCIA, and marriage enrichment. (Item #83730) $12.99 |
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Three to
Get Married
By Fulton J Sheen
One of the greatest and best-loved spokesmen for the
Faith here sets out the Church's beautiful
understanding of marriage in his trademark clear and
entertaining style. Frankly and charitably, Sheen
presents the causes of and solutions to common marital
crises, and tells touching real-life stories of people
whose lives were transformed through marriage. He
emphasizes that our Blessed Lord is at the center of
every successful and loving marriage. This is a
perfect gift for engaged couples, or for married
people as a fruitful occasion for self-examination.
(Item #85552) $9.95 |
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Imagining
Faith with Kids Unearthing Seeds in Childrens Stories from Peter Rabbit to
Harry Potter
by Mary Margaret Keaton
While raising her children, Mary Margaret
Keaton discovered that sharing stories together provided a wonderful way
to engage children in conversation about things that matter. She shares
her experience, offering a sampling of popular children’s stories as
pathways into the Christian message. This book provides guidance for
bringing faith to life in today’s media culture, explores the links
between childhood development and the handling of faith, covers
children’s stories by age group from preschool through junior high, and
cross references stories by virtues and values. (Item #87231) $19.95 |
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Because We Love Them:
Fostering Christian Sexuality in Our Children
by Sheree Whitters Havlik
Yes, you can (and you must) talk with your kids about sex! The most
difficult subject for parents is our children?s understanding of
sexuality?we want to keep them pure and innocent for as long as we can.
It?s hard to know how to talk about sexuality with them when the time
comes. Especially from Christian point of view. We?re often unsure. When
is the right time? How should I begin? Drawing from years of experience as
both a parent and a counselor for teens, Sheree Havlik can help. She
reminds us that we must raise our children to share our Christian approach
to sexuality and all that this encompasses. With knowledge, passion, and a
friendly, conversational style, Havlik convinces us that we can be our
children?s primary source of information on sexuality. She helps us see
that every stage of our children?s development provides opportunity for
sharing our values: from general understandings of right and wrong when
they are young, to modesty and respect for others as they grow; from
having "the talk" as they mature, to follow-up conversations
with them as they reach adulthood and leave home. Her humor and
understanding help us relax and find our own answers to the questions of
when, and how. Once you?ve read this book, you?ll have a surer sense of
when and how to talk about sexuality with your kids. You already know why:
Because you love them. (Item #84147) $12.95 |
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They
Do Grow Up: Parents and Teens Talk
by Patricia m. Robertson
Boundaries between parents and their teenaged children can often be well
defined and difficult to cross. They Do Grow Up helps bridge those
boundaries through two-way communication. The book is a collection of
meditations on common areas of concern for parents and teens. Each
observation is initiated by a mother who has teenage children, followed by
her teens responding with their own commentaries on the subject.
Appropriate Scripture passages are suggested for further reflection, as
well. Among the topics included are: driving; arrogance; worry;
chaperoning; clutter; and information overload. Anyone living in a
household with teens will enjoy and profit from the honesty shared in this
book. It can be a great discussion-starter for parents and teens at home
or anywhere. 96 pages; Paperback • 5-1/8 x 7-3/8. (Item #88318) $6.95 |
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First Comes Love: Finding
Your Family in the Church and the Trinity
by Scott Hahn
Scott Hahn has the rare ability to explain the essential teachings of
Catholicism in a totally accessible manner. Rather than burdening the
reader with difficult or arcane references and arguments, he writes of
familiar feelings and situations and allows the theology to unfold
naturally. In First Comes Love, Hahn turns his attention to the
search for a sense of belonging, revealing the intimate connection between
the families men and women create on earth and the divine family, the Holy
Trinity.
Delving into the Gospels, Hahn shows that family terminology--words like brother,
sister, mother, father, and home--dominates
Jesus' speech and the writings of His first followers, and that these very
words illuminate Christianity's central ideas. As he explores the
fatherhood of God, the marriage of the Church to Christ, and the
all-enveloping role of the Holy Spirit, Hahn deepens readers'
understanding of the sacraments, teaches them how to create a family life
in the image of the Trinity, and demonstrates the ways in which the
analogy of the family applies to every aspect of Catholicism and its
practices--from the role of "father" embodied by the ancient
patriarchs and contemporary parish priests, to the comfort and guidance
offered by the brothers and sisters who comprise the Communion of Saints,
to the nurturing embrace of Mary, the mother of all Christians.
Through real-life examples (both humorous and compassionate) and
quotations drawn from the Scriptures, Hahn makes it clear that no matter
what sort of family readers come from--no matter what sort of
"dysfunction" they have experienced--they can find a family in
the Church. Reaching out to newcomers and to lifelong Christians alike, First
Comes Love is an invitation to discover a true home in the divine.
Hardcover
(Item #83852) $21.00 |
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Donnybook: Lookign at Family
Life Slap-Happily Ever After
By Mae and Martin Duggan
120 pages; Paperback.
(Item #89456) $12.95 |
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I Like Being Catholic:
Treasured Traditions, Rituals, and Stories
Edited by Michael Leach and Therese Borchard
159 pages; Hardcover.
(Item #86959) $19.95 |
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A Prayer Book for Catholic
Families
218 pages; Paperback (Item #86764) $9.95 |
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365 Ways to Raise Great
Kids
Activities
for Raising Bright, Caring, Honest, Respectful and Creative Children
Filled with fun, creative, educational activities for your family, this
guide is the ultimate resource for building self-esteem, character, and
strength in children. "Imaginative ways to raise healthy, happy
families".--"Healthy Kids". A great source for
parents and educators. The book helps children build character and
promotes self-esteem. The ideas and suggestions are invaluable. (Item
#88275) $12.95 |
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The Catholic Parent Wisdom
Book: Reminders, suggestions, and majestic thoughts about the most
rewarding job in the world.
by Wendy Leifeld
111 pages; Hardcover.
(Item #85610) $14.95 |
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LifeStories®
BOARD GAME
Parents’ Choice Award “Top Ten” Award- The Education
Source Bring family & friends together to recall and share their
LifeStories®. An enjoyable pastime with surprising and revealing results,
this storytelling game is a way to warm up a family gathering, rekindle a
friendship or renew histories. While playing this game, generations of
family and friends will talk, laugh and share opinions together as they
recall memories, reveal hopes and dreams in response to stimulating
questions. An ingenious game that opens a pathway to each other’s heart
and soul. Teacher’s note: LifeStories® encourages self-expression,
affirmation, creative thinking, problem solving and team work! Ages:
6-106, 2-8 Players, Christian Version (Item #33647) $29.95 |
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The Ungame®
BOARD GAME
Approved by Parents, Teachers & Counselors- Improves
Relationships! The leading family communications game. Players progress
along the playing board as they answer questions such as, “What are the
four most important things in your life?” and “ What do you think life
would be like in 100 years?” This non-competitive game can be a great
ice-breaker or a serious exchange of thoughts, feelings and ideas. Ages
5-Adult, 2-6 Players. Catholic Version (Item #33657) $24.95 |
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Daily Meditations (with
Scripture) for Busy Moms
by Patricia Robertson
10th Anniversary Edition. 255 pages; Paperback.
(Item #91925) $9.95 |
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Hugs in a Lunch Box: Ages 5-7
Easy to read, tear-out inspirational notes to encourage your child
with God's love---and yours!
by Joy Stevans
Did you ever wish you could give your child a hug in the middle of the
school day or anytime he/she is away? Now you can! Hugs in a lunchbox is a
simple and intentional way to communicate God's love- and yours- anytime
your child is away or needs encouragement. Book includes: 75 easy to read
inspirational notes to sign & tuck inside your child's lunch box, book
bag, or suitcase; a page of stickers for decorating notes; scripture
verses to encourage your child; extra ideas for special "theme"
lunches, suggestions for creating perononalized napkins and other fun tips
to jump-start your brain with godly ways to encourage your child.
174 pages; Paperback.
(Item #97720) $8.99 |
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Hugs in a Lunch Box: Ages
8-12
Easy to read, tear-out inspirational notes to encourage your child
with God's love---and yours!
by Joy Stevans
Did you ever wish you could give your child a hug in the middle of the
school day or anytime he/she is away? Now you can! Hugs in a lunchbox is a
simple and intentional way to communicate God's love- and yours- anytime
your child is away or needs encouragement. Book includes: 75 easy to read
inspirational notes to sign & tuck inside your child's lunch box, book
bag, or suitcase; a page of stickers for decorating notes; scripture
verses to encourage your child; extra ideas for special "theme"
lunches, suggestions for creating perononalized napkins and other fun tips
to jump-start your brain with godly ways to encourage your child.
174 pages; Paperback.
(Item #97721) $8.99 |
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Bride's Bible
Catholic Edition, Hardcover
(Item #86862) $16.95 |
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How to Survive being married to a
Catholic
(Item #88500) $9.95 |
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101 Ways to Spoil Your Wife
Show Her She’s Your Queen - and Win Your Spot as King of Her Heart! Remember
when she was a far-off dream you hoped to get a date with...the soft-edge fulfillment of
romance...the one ideal you pursued with more diligence than sports and hot rods? Now
she’s your wife,
lover, confidant, and so much more. Remind yourself, not to mention your spouse, what
really brought you
together. There’s no better time to surprise her with 101 romantic ideas, simple
gestures, and grand
expressions all designed to help you show her she’s still your dream! (Item #90465)
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101 Ways to Spoil Your Husband
Not Only Is He "The Man"...Show Him He’s Your Man!
You wrote your names together and drew a heart around them, told your girlfriens about his
dashing good
looks, even practiced saying, "I’m Mrs.-his-last-name." You told him on
your wedding day that he made you
the happiest woman alive. Show him today that you still feel the same way! (item #90467) $9.99 |
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Prayers for Married Couples
(Item #94308) $5.95 |
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Funtastic Conversation Starters for Parents
& Kids
What do you and your kids talk about? All of us want to communicate better with our
kids but we don't always know how or where to begin. Perhaps all you need are a few great
questions to get you started. Funtastic Conversation Starters for Parents and Kids will
give you simple question-asking techniques to help you talk with your children. Hundreds
of age-appropriate questions are provided to help you interact with your pre-schoolers,
grade-schoolers, and teenagers. You'll be amazed how asking thoughtful and considerate
questions will impact the quality of your relationship with your children. And they will
learn communication lessons to last a lifetime. Invite your kids into a fun, creative, and
memorable conversation today. You'll open the door to life-changing moments that you will
cherish for years to come. (Item #90469) $6.99 |
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NEW!
Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers
The newly revised Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers is the
perfect resource for parents and children to explore the rich
treasury of the Catholic tradition of prayer.
Use Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers to
- Learn the "by-hearts"-the essential prayers that every Catholic
child and adult need to know by memory
- Practice the simple form of the Liturgy of the Hours as a family
- Celebrate the feasts and seasons of the Church year in ritual and
prayer
- Bless the sacramentals that are part of the Catholic tradition
like the advent wreath, Christmas crèche, Easter foods, and candles
for the home
- Lead grace before and after meals
- Pray for family members
- Bless the home before a move and in times of trouble
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers is the perfect gift for
- Families, especially those with children
- Newly-married couples
- Young parents in baptismal preparation classes
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers includes prayers and
blessings for many of the most important moments in the life of a
family-pregnancy, a move, marriage, and death. Buy Catholic
Household Blessings and Prayers by the case and save!
About the Revision
The USCCB undertook the revision of Catholic Household Blessings
and Prayers for several reasons. The liturgical calendar was
outdated. Booksellers had been requesting a more substantial
binding, suitable for gift-giving. We wanted to include some of the
newer prayers by Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI as well as
some prayers published by the USCCB. In addition, we added new
prayers for stewardship, vocations, retirement, and the like. An
entirely new thematic section of Scripture excerpts was added as
well. The revision includes a Scripture index and a first line index
to make it easier to use. As such, the revised text is substantially
longer than the current edition. It will be bound in bonded leather
with gold stamping, and colored end papers, and includes a
presentation page. The Scripture excerpts used are taken from the
Lectionary for Mass or the Liturgy of the Hours. Hardcover, 528
pages (Item #94840) $34.95
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LOVE AND RESPONSIBILITY - Karol Wojtyla
(Item #87103) $14.95
EVENINGS FOR THE ENGAGED - Chuck
Gallagher (Couples Ed. Item #83506) $29.95 (Leaders Ed. Item #86872) $18.95
ANNULMENT: YOUR CHANCE TO REMARRY -
Joseph P. Zwack (Item #80583) $12.00
VELVET & STEEL: A Practical Guide for Christian
Fathers and Grandfathers - by John Ream. (Item
#0-89390-408-2) $13.95 paperback
SOUL-HEALING LOVE: 10 Practical, Easy to Learn Techniques
for Couples in Crisis - by Beverly Rodgers and
Thomas Rodgers. (Item #0-89390-434-1) $19.95 paperback
TIPS FOR RAISING TEENS: A Primer for Parents - by Robert McCarty. (Item #0-8091-3818-2) $8.95 paperback
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The Mission of the Catholic Family
by 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 statement. Dr. Rick Sarkisian, author of the popular Lifework
book and video series, provides practical ways and Catholic wisdom to stay on course while
discovering a clear sense of purpose and direction for your family on the pathway to
Heaven! (Item #90774) $11.95 |
CHILD OF GOD: A Book of Birthdays and Days in Between - by Gertrud Mueller Nelson (Item #1-56854-178-3) $15.00 cloth
ONCE MORE WITH LOVE - Bobbi
Coyle-Hennessey (Item #90088) $14.95
DECISION TO LOVE - John Midgley (Item
#87454) $6.95
GUILTLESS CATHOLIC PARENTING FROM A TO Y
(because nobody knows everything)- Bert Ghezzi (Item #80374) $10.99
THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE: PREPARING YOUR CHURCH WEDDING
- Kathleen McAnany (Item #87655) $2.95
HEALING THE WOUNDS OF DIVORCE - Barbara
Leahy Shlemon (Item #87048) $7.95
COURAGE TO LOVE - Gerald Foley (Item
#87128) $8.95
OUR FAMILY BOOK OF LIFE - Hugh Tasch.
Record religious & special events of the family (Hardcover Item #87143) $13.95
FATHER AND SON: Time Lost, Love Recovered
- Edward Sellner (Item #92268) $7.95
MOTHER'S BOOK OF PRAYERS - (Hardcover
Item #84259) $8.95
GRANDPA..TELL ME YOUR MEMORIES - Memories
are priceless treasures...afford the time to preserve them with these journal style books.
Answer one easy question about your past each day for your family to treasure for years to
come. (Spiral bound Item #85200) $9.95
GRANDMA..TELL ME YOUR MEMORIES - (Spiral
bound Item #85201) $9.95
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Our Wedding Anniversary Memory
Book
spans 50 years of anniversaries, the first 15, year by year. Featuring
elegant watercolors and calligraphy of artist Joy Rodgers-Mernin, each
left hand page has an illustrated border that is die-cut to fit a 3 1/2 x
5 or 4 x 6 photo, each right hand page is different quote and illustration
with space to write. Each year lists that anniversary's special flower
along with traditional and modern gifts. Exactingly printed on heavy,
acid-free embossed paper. A matching gift box is perfect for gift giving.
Our Wedding Anniversary Memory Book will become a cherished keepsake for
years to come. Great for showers, weddings and first anniversary. (Item
#22523) $29.99 |
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Childhood
Memories- Birth & Beyond
The Childhood Memories book is a festive way
to create a lifetime of memories in a few fun moments each year. Better
than a typical baby book, Childhood Memories grows with your child,
spanning 19 years from birth to graduation and all the important events in
between. Simple to use-each year on your child's birthday just pop a 3 1/2
x 5 or 4 x 6 photo into the decorative die-cut borders and jot down that
year's special memories. Fun watercolors are beautifully printed on
acid-free embossed paper. 40 pages cover birth to graduation. Each
left-hand page features a festive border die-cut for photos. Each
right-hand page has a delightful quote and space for precious memories. In
its matching gift box, Childhood Memories make a great gift for showers,
births and first birthdays. (Item #22532) $29.99 |
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Christmas Memories
Everyone eager to start a family tradition will delight in recording their
Christmas history. Each memory book artfully combines a photo album with
an easy-to-use scrapbook. Carefully printed on embossed, acid-free paper
with beautiful borders, quotes, and decorations awaiting your holiday
highlights, just jot them down, insert a 3 1/2 x 5 or 4 x 6 photo, and
voila, a perfect presentation in less time than it takes to wrap a
present. Our new Christmas Memories book featuring the warm watercolors of
Joy Rodgers-Mernin and the traditional Our Christmas Memories Book by
noted illustrator Tracy Flickinger come with beautiful matching gift
boxes-perfect for weddings, housewarmings and of course, Christmas. (Item
#22536) $29.99 |
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