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Marriage Preparation Resources
Coalition for Marriages, Families, and Couples Education, L.L.C.
For Better & For Ever: a Resource for Couples Preparing for Christian Marriage by Robert A. Ruhnke C.SS.R., D.Min.
Catholic Answers Guide to Family Finances by Philip Lenahan
The Pontifical Council for the Family, 1996. "The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality". Pauline Books & Media.
Pope John Paul II, 1994. "Letter To Families From Pope John Paul II". Pauline Books & Media.
Pope John Paul II, 1994. "Letter Of Pope John Paul II to Women". Pauline Books & Media.
John and Sheila Kippley, 1991. "The Art of Natural Family Planning", The Couple to Couple League International, Inc. P.O. Box 111184 Cincinnati, OH 45211-1184
Richard Carlson & Joseph Bailey, 1997. "Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a More Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out", HarperCollins Publishers
John Gray, Ph.D., 1992. "Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus", HarperCollins Publishers
John Gray, Ph.D., 1995. "Mars and Venus in the Bedroom", HarperCollins Publishers
Clifford and Joyce Penner, 1981. "The Gift of Sex", Word Publishing.
Les Parrott, Les, II Parrott, "Saving Your Marriage before it Starts: Seven Questions To Ask Before (And After You Marry)".
Zondervan Publishing House; ISBN: 0310492408H. Norman Wright, "Before I Say 'I Do': A Marriage Preparation Manual For Couples".
Harvest House Publishers, Inc.; ISBN: 1565076370Gary Smalley, "If Only He Knew"
Zondervan Publishing House; ISBN: 0310214785Gary Smalley, "For Better or For Best"
Harper Mass Market Paperbacks; ISBN: 0061001597Rosemary Gallagher and Michael Hensey, 1986. "How to Survive Being Married to a
Catholic", Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO 63057-9999Below is a list of recommended reading materials on marriage preparation and the early years of marriage as researched by Father Bill Swengros, former District III Coordinating Priest.
The Bible. Goes without saying.
Beginning Your Marriage, 8th Edition. John L. Thomas, ACTA Publications 1994. A clear review of many of the principles presented on the Engaged Encounter weekend.
Becoming Soul Mates. Less & Leslie Parrott, Zondervan Publishing House 1995. A 52-week program of enrichment for married couples, especially younger couples.
Couples Praying: A Special Intimacy. Gene and Judith Tate O'Brien. Paulist Press, 1986. Contains stories of couples that pray together and prayer starters.
Creating a Marriage. James Greteman. Paulist Press, 1993. Excellent overview of marriage - a must for all couples.
The Five Love Languages. Gary Chapman, Northfield Publishing, 1992.
The First Two Years of Marriage: Foundations for a Life Together. Thomas and Kathleen Fischer Hart, Paulist Press, 1993. Excellent overview of marriage - a "must-read" for all newly married.
Love for a Lifetime: Building a Marriage that Will Go the Distance. Dr. James Dobson, Questar Publishers, 1993. A no-nonsense discussion about issues facing those who are dating, engaged, or newly married.
One Faith, Two Religions. Gerald Foley. This is the best resource for interdenominational marriages.
Read the Fine Print Before You Say "I Do". Jack Leipert, Paulist Press, 1994. A good introduction to married life - contains discussion questions.
The Soul of a Marriage. Patrick and Claudette McDonald, Paulist Press, 1995. Integrates spirituality with the normal conflicts couples experience as their needs shift between autonomy and togetherness.
Some of these publications are available for sale at the Engaged Encounter weekends. Any of them could also serve as a good wedding gift.
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