Prayer
Boyer, Mark G. Home is a Holy Place - Reflections, Prayers and Meditations Inspired by the Ordinary. Chicago: ACTA, 1997.
Chesto, Kathleen. Family Prayer for Family Times-Traditions, Celebrations, and Rituals. Mystic, CT: Twenty-third Publications, 1996.
Fortier, David and Robertson, Patricia. Daily Meditations (with Scripture) for Busy Couples. Chicago: ACTA Publications, 1997.
NCCB, Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers. Washington, DC, 1989.
Finances
Burkett, Larry. Finances in Changing Times. Chicago, IL: Moody Press.
Burkett, Larry. Financial Planning Organizer. Chicago, IL: Moody Press
Burkett, Larry. Money Before Marriage. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1996.
Burkett, Larry. The Complete Financial Guide/Young Couples. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1989.
Gibson, Roger. First Comes Love, Then Comes Money: Easy steps to resolving the #1 conflict in marriage. New Leaf Press, 1998.
Sorenson, Stephen and Sorenson, Amanda. Living Smart, Spending Less. Moody Press, 1993.
Family Planning
Billings, Evelyn, M.D. and Ann Wessmore. Billings Method. New York: Random House, 1981.
Hilgers, Dr. Thomas W. Natural Family Planning: A Doctor Answers Questions. Ligouri, MO: Ligouri Publications, 1980.
Kippley, Sheila. Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing. Cincinnati, OH: Couple to Couple League International, 1975.
Sexual Relationships
Anzia, Joan Meyer, M.D., and Durkin, Mary G., D.Min. Marital Intimacy: a Catholic Perspective. Chicago, IL: Loyola University Press, 1982.
Bruce, Robert and Debra. Reclaiming Intimacy in Your Marriage: A Plan for Facing Life's Ebb and Flow . . . Together. Bethany House, 1996.
Grace, Drs. Mike and Joyce. A Joyful Meeting: Sexuality in Marriage. St. Paul, MN: International Marriage Encounter, 1981.
Roberts, Challon O'Hearn and Roberts, William P. Partners in Intimacy: Living Christian Marriage Today. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1988.
Sparks, Rev. Richard C. Seven Principles for Teaching Christian Morality. St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998.
Pontifical Council for the Family. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality, 1995.
Thomas, David. Partners with God: A Celebration of Human Sexuality. Winfield, B.C. and Ottawa: Novalis, 1988.
Weaver, Joanna. With This Ring: Promises to Keep. Waterbook Press, 1999.
Whitehead, Evelyn and Whitehead, James. A Sense of Sexuality: Christian Love and Intimacy. New York: Doubleday, 1989.
Abusive Situations
Benvenga, Nancy. Help for Victims of Domestic Abuse. Ligouri Publications, 1995.
US Bishops' Committee on Women in Society and in the Church and the Bishops' Committee on Marriage and Family. When I Call For Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women. USCC Publishing Services. (1-800-235-8722).
Family Life
Bowman, Sr. Thea, ed. Families: Black and Catholic, Catholic and Black. Washington, DC: USCC, 1985.
Bria, Gina. The Art of Family - Rituals, Imagination, and Everyday Spirituality. New York: Dell Publishing, 1998.
Gordon, Thomas Dr., Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) New American Library, 1975.
Getzoff, Ann and McClenahan, Carolyn. Stepkids - A Survival Guide for Teenagers in Step-families. Walker and Company, 1984.
Greeley, Andrew. The Young Catholic Family, Religious Image and Marriage Fulfillment. National Opinion Research Center. Chicago: The Thomas More Press, 1980.
Ricci, Isolina, Ph.D. Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Shared Custody Work. Collier Books, Macmillan Publishers, 1980.
Schlemon, Barbara Leahy. Healing the Wounds of Divorce. Ave Maria Press, 1992.
Interfaith Marriage
Bush, John C. & Patrick R. Cooney, editors. Interchurch Families, Resources for Ecumenical Hope, USCCB and Westminster/ John Knox Press, Louisville, 2002.
Henesy, Michael, C.SS.R. & Gallagher, Rosemary. How to Survive Being Married to a Catholic. Redemptorist Publications, Liguori, MO, 1986.
Rosenberg, Meehan. Happily Intermarried: Authoritative Advice for a Joyous Jewish-Christian Marriage. MacMillan, 1989.
Schneider, Susan Weidman. Intermarriage: The Challenge of Living With Differences Between Christians and Jews. New York: The Free Press, 1989.
Stafford, Bishop J. Francis. "Ministry to Interfaith Marriages". Origins, Oct. 23, 1980, Vol. 10 #19.
Stoop, David, Ph D. Experiencing God Together: Spiritual Intimacy in Marriage. Tyndale House, 1996.
Communication
Chapman, Gary. The Five Love Languages. Chicago, IL: Northfield Publishing, 1995.
Gottman, John, Ph.D. A Couple's Guide to Communication. Champaign, IL: Research Press, 1976.
Phillips, Bob. How Can I Be Sure: Questions to ask before you get married. Harvest House, 1999.
Smalley, Gary. Making Love Last Forever. Word Publishers, 1996.
Tannen, Deborah. You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation. Random House, Inc., 1991.
Young, James J. C.S.P. Divorcing, Believing, Belonging. Paulist Press, 1984.
Divorce & Remarriage
Greteman, Bro. James and Leon Haverkamp. Divorce and Beyond. ACTA Publications. Participants book and facilitator's manual.
Shlemon, Barbara Leahy. Healing the Wounds of Divorce: A Spiritual Guide to Recovery. Ave Maria Press, 1992.
Thomas, Gloria Blanchfield, ed. Contemplating Marriage Reader. Sheed & Ward Publications, Kansas City, MO, 1995.
Coyle-Hennessey, Barbara. Once More With Love: A Guide to Marrying Again. Ave Maria Press, 1993.
Cassella, Lynn. Making Your Way After Your Parents' Divorce. Liguori Publications, 2002.
Marriage Renewal
Arp, David, et al. Fighting for Your Empty Nest Marriage: Reinventing Your Relationship When the Kids Leave Home. Jossey-Bass, 2000.
Fowers, Baine. Beyond the Myth of Marital Happiness: How Embracing the Virtues of Loyalty, Generosity, Justice and Courage Can Strengthen Your Relationship. Jossey Bass, 2000.
Law, Maureen Rogers & Lanny. God Know Marriage Isn't Always Easy: 12 Ways to Add Zest. Sorin Books, 2002.
Rodgers, Beverly and Thomas. Soul-Healing Love: Ten Practical Easy-to-Learn Techniques for Couples in Crisis. Resource Publications, 2000.
Stanley, Scott, et al. A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage. Jossey-Bass, 1998.
