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Taking the reflection a step further
Hi-Fi : Sacrées familles!
Resources on family life and marriage
The bibliography below lists several books and videos that are available for borrowing from the Thomas Aquinas Library at the Department for Family Life. It is preferable to schedule an appointment by calling Sonia Mitchell at (514) 925-4300 ext. 343.
Books
- Wendy M. Wright, Seasons of a Family’s Life: Cultivating the Contemplative Spirit at Home, San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 2003.
This practical and insightful book offers parents a model for integrating family life and spiritual awareness.
- Edited by Dana Mack & David Blankenhorn, The Book of Marriage, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2001.
This anthology is very informative and thought-provoking. It brings together classic texts with wit and insight: a book for married people, singles, and children alike.
- Jeffrey D. Jones, Parenting with Love & Laughter: Finding God in Family Life, San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 2002.
Discover the spiritual joys of parenting. In this wise and witty book, the author helps you re-envision parenting as a transformative, joyful, and spiritual practice rather than merely a set of rules and regulations or tips and techniques.
- Edited by William J. Bennett, The Children’s Book of Virtues, New York, Simon & Shuster, 1995.
This book is an enduring treasury of literature and art that will help lead young minds toward what is noble and gentle and fine.
- Eric Wiggin, The Gift of Grandparenting, Wheaton, Tyndale House, 2001.
A guide in helping you build meaningful relationships with your grandchildren.
- Jason Evert, If You Really Loved Me, Cincinnati, St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2003.
For teens…straight answers to tough questions on dating, relationships, and sexual purity.
Videos
Marriage Matters
Part 1 – 105 minutes; Part 2 – 91 minutes. This video series was filmed in front of a live audience at the Wembley Conference Centre, London. Rob and Diane Parsons cover the issues that can both build and break a marriage. This is a video for every couple.
Vive la Différence
38 minutes. Dramatic acting couple Paul and Nicole Johnson peel back the layers of differences in Marriage. A discussion guide is also included to help spark conversation between couples.
No Apologies, the Truth about Life, Love & Sex
30 minutes. Hosted by young actor Austin O’Brien, this powerful, hope-filled video gives young people a side of the story they don’t always hear…gripping testimonies from real people their own age.
Divorce & Other Monsters, Learning to Face Our Fears
21 minutes. The film addresses the feelings and concerns of children honestly and with understanding and humor.
Websites of note
www.faith-at-home.com
Explore and enjoy your faith with your kids! Browse the site’s listings of “must read”
Books. On the more serious side. You can talk to kids of all ages about tragedy and death.
www.catholicculture.org
Liturgical Calendar, Highlights & Commentary Archive, News and Headlines, Site reviews and more.
www.religiousresources.org
An extensive, well-organized listing of religious resource links. Includes a vast array of headings – everything from Theology to Web Development to Art & Images!
www.prepinc.com
State-of-the-art tools for an extraordinary marriage, resources, research articles and more.
http://www.faithfirst.com/html/family/family.html
The family section of the Faith First website includes games, kids' questions, family prayers, child development information and many other useful activities and resources.
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