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11 on My Own $9.99 The Duggar family is big news, but how does one raise a large family to know and love God, when doing it without the support of a faithful husband? How do you escape a domineering man who still tries to control you after he has left your marriage and remain sane enough to meet the needs of children ranging from toddler to adult? There is help for loyal Catholic women, and those of all faiths who want to honor their wedding vows, but live with adversity in their marriages. If this woman can survive, so can you! |
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12th-Century Women: 12th-Century Christian Female Saints, 12th-Century Female Rulers, 12th-Century Women Writers, Marie de France $22.72 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 137. Not illustrated. Chapters: 12th-Century Christian Female Saints, 12th-Century Female Rulers, 12th-Century Women Writers, Marie de France, Saint Rosalia, Hildegard of Bingen, Melisende of Jerusalem, Anna Komnene, Isabella I of Jerusalem, Sibylla of Jerusalem, Trobairitz, Constance of Sicily, Heloïse, Urraca of León and Castile, Akka Mahadevi, Trotula, Constance of Antioch, Tibors de Sarenom, Mahsati, Ava, Azalais de Porcairagues, Li Qingzhao, Almucs de Castelnau, Ragnhild, Euphrosyne of Polatsk, Princess Shikishi, Maria de Ventadorn, Helena of Raška, Helena of Skövde, Saint Margaret of England, Adelina. Excerpt: Saint Adelina Saint Adelina (died 1125) was a French Benedictine nun honored as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church . She was a noblewoman of Normandy , the sister of Saint Vitalis , and a granddaughter of William the Conqueror . She became the abbess of the Benedictine convent in La Blanche in Normandy , a religious community founded by her brother. Her feast day is celebrated on October 20.Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Euphrosyne (sometimes spelled E frasi nia, Efrasinnia) of Polotsk (or Polatsk, Po ack) (Russian : , Belarusian : ) (1110 1173) was the granddaughter of a prince of Polotsk, Vseslav .She refused all proposals of marriage and, without her parents’ knowledge, ran away to the convent of which her aunt was the abbess and became a nun. Later she founded her own convent. She spent her time copying books, and the money she thus earned she distributed amongst the poor. She also built two churches, and one, the church of The Holy Saviour, still stands today and is considered to be the most precious monument of early Belarusian architecture. Towards the end of her life, she undertook a pilgrimage to the Holy Land , where she died |
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1st-Century Christian Female Saints: Mary, Saint Veronica, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Martha, Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Anne $25.04 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Mary, Saint Veronica, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Martha, Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Anne, Pontius Pilate’s Wife, Salome, Saint Petronilla, Priscilla and Aquila, Saint Sarah, Elizabeth, Myrrhbearers, Mary of Clopas, Anna, Saint Joanna, Phoebe, Lydia of Thyatira, Dorcas, Mary, Abercius and Helena, Susanna. Excerpt: Abercius and Helena are saints of the Catholic church . They are said to have been the children of Alphaeus the Apostle, although this has been challenged by some parties. Both of them are known to have been martyrs : Abercius by being exposed naked to bees , and Helena by stoning . They are commemorated with a feast day on May 20. See also (online edition) References (URLs online) Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints . St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co., 1924. A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Anna at the presentation of Jesus (right), from Giotto, Chapel of Scrovegni. Anna (Hebrew : , Ancient Greek : ) or Anna the Prophetess was a biblical figure mentioned only in the Gospel of Luke . According to that Gospel, she was an aged Jewish prophetess who prophesied about Jesus at the Temple of Jerusalem . She appears in Luke 2:36-38 in the episode of the presentation of Jesus at the Temple . While Luke gave some elements, Anna’s life and background are obscure. From the three verses in Luke, the following is known of Anna: Age Luke describes Anna as “very old.” Many Bibles and older commentaries state that she was 84 years old. Modern translations, such as the NIV , ESV , CEV , and NLT , add a footnote indicating that another interpretation is possible. Literally, Luke 2:36-37 says that Anna “lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until eighty-four years.” The passage |
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9th-Century Christian Clergy $9.43 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Anastasius Bibliothecarius, Gottschalk of Orbais, Fedelmid Mac Crimthainn, Diarmait of Iona, Adalard of Corbie, Florus of Lyon, Odo of Glanfeuil, Ailbhe of Ceann Mhara, Louis, Hugh, Son of Charlemagne. Excerpt: Anastasius Bibliothecarius (c. 810-c. 878) was Head of archives (bibliothecarius, literally “librarian”) and antipope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a nephew of Bishop Arsenius of Orte, who executed important commissions as Papal legate. Anastasius learned the Greek language from Eastern Roman monks and obtained an unusual education for his era, such that he appears to be the most learned ecclesiastic of Rome in the barbaric period of the 9th century. During the pontificate of pope Nicholas I (855-867) Anastasius was abbot of Santa Maria in Trastevere on the farther side of the Tiber. Among other matters, he was employed by the pope as secretary and he has been shown by Ernst Perels to be the ‘ghost-writer’ behind much papal official correspondence of these years. He was also active as an author, and translated Greek language works into Latin. Among them was the biography of St. John the Merciful, which he dedicated to Nicholas I. The successor of Nicholas, Pope Adrian II (867-872), appointed Anastasius bibliothecarius (Head of archives) of the Roman Church, an important office at the Lateran Palace that gave him further influence at the papal Court. In 869 he was sent by Louis II, Holy Roman Emperor as envoy to Constantinople, with two men of high rank in the Frankish Empire, to negotiate a marriage between Leo VI the Wise, oldest son of the Byzantine emperor Basil I, and Louis’s only child, Ermengard. When the envoys arrived at Constantinople, the Fourth Council of Constantinople was still in session, and Anastasius, who atte… More: |
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A Catholic Handbook for Engaged and Newly Married Couples $10.31 In this practical guide to marriage, learn the secrets of building a sound spiritual relationship with your fiance or spouse–from toothpaste in the sink to natural family planning. |
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A Dump, A Fresh Garden, and One’s Worth $11.93 Lawrence M. Ventline, grew up in Detroit, Michigan, with his six brothers and sisters who planted and cared for a garden each Spring in their backyard. A Catholic pastor, Father Ventline earned a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree from Saint Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland. Among his awards, he received the Human Rights Unsung Hero Award from the City of Detroit, and, the Herald Award from the Metropolitan Christian Council, Detroit/Windsor. Among his books are Cries of the People; Story Hungry; and, Securing Serenity in Troubling Times. Editor of Father Edward D. Popielarz’ notes, Fr. Ventline published Guardian of Your Soul: A Class in Acceptance; Soul Stuff: A Class in Acceptance Workbook; and, A Pearl A Day: Wise Sayings for Living Well. On Special Assignment for the Archdiocese of Detroit, his other family illustrated book with AuthorHouse is, A Tale So True of My Christmas Tree: Everyone Belongs. He has served as pastor and professor at Michigan and Wisconsin parishes and universities including Sacred Heart School of Theology in Milwaukee, Madonna University, and Marygrove College where he taught marriage and family, spirituality and addictions, and, parish ministry. A frequently sought after speaker, he writers a blog for, and is a Special Writer for The Oakland Press. He is founder of the All Faiths Festival (AFF), an interfaith coalition that builds bridges, creates dialog, fosters recognition and respect among all faith traditions, religions and cultures, and supports families and people in crisis. Currently he is a board certified professional counselor and director of Catholic Cura Animarum / Care of the Soul Counseling. Reach him at www.interfaithwork.com. |
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A Guide to Things to Know and Do Before, During, and After You Say I Do, Vol. 12: Christian Views on Marriage Including Within the Catholic Church $14.28 Dakota Stevens,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Webster’s Digital Services |
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A Guide to Things to Know and Do Before, During, and After You Say I Do, Vol. 27: Annulment of Marriage Including the Involvement of the Catholic $13.63 Dakota Stevens,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Fort Press |
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A Hundred Years Ago; Or, a Narrative of Events Leading to the Marriage and Conversion to the Catholic Faith of Mr. and Mrs. Marlow Sidney; To $21.19 Henrietta Barnewall,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by General Books |
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A Hundred Years Ago; Or, a Narrative of Events Leading to the Marriage and Conversion to the Catholic Faith of Mr. and Mrs. Marlow Sidney; to Which Are Added a Few Other Incidents of Their Life, by Their Grand-Daughter [H. Barnewall]. $13.99 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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A Letter from a Gentleman to His Son Abroad $20 Subtitle: Occasioned by His Having Married a Roman Catholic. to Which Are Added, a Few Moral and Entertaining Letters, on Different Subjects: With the Protestant”s Universal Prayer Publisher: Printed for J. Wren Publication date: 1757 Subjects: Marriage, Mixed Religion / Christianity / Catholic Religion / Christian Rituals |
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A Marriage Made for Heaven: The Secrets of Heavenly Couplehood [With DVD] $52.72 In conjunction with the related workbook, this leaders guide for the Popcaks” monthly, 12-session marriage enrichment program helps couples apply rich theological content directly to their current married life. Instructing them with a variety of tools–including activities, DVD supplements, and group discussions–this resource shows spouses not only how to be closer with each other and their community but also how to fully enjoy the spiritual significance of their bond. As a trustworthy source that utilizes lessons from both the orthodox faith and the best research in marriage and family psychology the program is an ideal addition to any Catholic parish. |
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Problems Created By Mixed Faith Marriages
Those contemplating a mixed-religion marriage should consider the problems relating to the ideals of marriage before they take their vows. There is a big difference, for instance, between a Catholic and a non-Catholic’s viewpoint of marriage. A Catholic recognizes marriage as a sacrament as well as a contract. This is not always the case with the non-Catholic, who more often than not permits divorce and remarriage.
In mixed Catholic-Protestant marriages the rate of divorce and separation is about three times higher than in marriages where both parties are of the same faith. Three separate studies in Michigan, Maryland, and Washington, covering a total of 24,184 families have verified this condition. Mixed marriages are unstable and should be avoided at all costs.
Marriages between Catholics provide the children with a common spiritual relationship to their parents.
Dr. Clifford Adams, directing the Marriage Counseling Service at Pennsylvania State College, School of Education, stated several years ago in an article in the Woman’s Home Companion that “My records show that 70 per cent of mixed marriages now end in divorce or separation.” And Dr. Adams ought to know about this, for he counsels over 4000 students a year.
Another problem soon to raise its head in marriage is the problem of birth control and the means used in spacing children. For the Catholic, contraception of any kind is forbidden under pain of mortal sin. The only method of birth control a Catholic may practice is self-control or rhythm (which shall be discussed in detail later). In contrast to this position, a non-Catholic frequently condones contraceptive measures of family limitation.
The marriage of a Catholic to a non-Catholic is a rather drab affair, liturgically speaking. The priest officiating at the ceremony wears no liturgical vestments. There is no nuptial Mass, no nuptial blessing, and no mutual reception of Holy Communion. Not even the wedding rings are blessed before they are exchanged. Only the brief ceremony of pronouncing the mutual vows of marriage takes place before the communion rail (if in church) or in the rectory. All of this is the Church’s way of expressing her disapproval of such a union.
A mixed marriage creates many problems of living in marriage. The reason is that Catholicism permeates the entire life of the Catholic party. It is not just a Sunday affair. The use of sacramentals such as holy water, statues, crucifix, and religious pictures are commonly found in Catholic homes. In a mixed marriage, these religious articles and outward symbols of Catholicism could prove distasteful and embarrassing to the non-Catholic spouse. Even if they are accepted, they are tolerated, never fully understood by the non-Catholic party. This could have repercussions on the children’s attitude toward sacramentals.
No matter how kind and considerate the couple may be, religious differences will eventually lead to quarrels. Intellectual disputes are bound to occur when two individuals differ in such an important life factor as religion. A popular non-Catholic columnist of some years ago pointed up the seriousness of this problem: “It is merely a fact that just as no wars have been so bloody as holy wars and no persecutions so cruel as those done in the name of religion, so there is nothing about which husbands and wives can quarrel so bitterly, nothing which can so completely estrange them as a difference in creed.”
Before you follow through with a mixed marriage, sit down with your partner and weigh the costs and benefits of living as a mixed marriage couple.
Dara Ó Briain – Catholic & Protestant Mixed Marriage (Full)
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