Conjugal Spirituality

Conjugal Spirituality
Author: Mary Anne McPherson Oliver
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1994
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781556123122

Mary Anne Oliver develops an alternate to 'celibate' religious practices, drawing from the experience of couples and diverse sources in the Christian tradition. This work explores the dynamics of conjugal love.

Marriage After Modernity

Marriage After Modernity
Author: Adrian Thatcher
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9781850759485

This book offers nothing less than a new vision for Christian marriage at a time of unprecedented social and theological change. It breaks new ground in drawing on earlier traditions of betrothal and informal marriage in welcoming some forms of pre-marital cohabitation, and provides a new defence of the link between marriage and procreation by sketching a theology of liberation for children. Christian principles for the use of contraception by married and not-yet-married couples are restated, and a comprehensive theology of marriage is worked out, based on re-worked biblical models. Marriage as a Christian sacrament, mutually administered in a lifelong partnership of equals is affirmed. A chapter on divorce brings new light to bear on legitimate theological grounds for 'the parting of the ways'. The question of whether marriage is a heterosexual institution is addressed, and particular attention is paid throughout the book to overcoming the distorting effect of the overwhelming androcentric bias of much Christian thought on marriage, to the experience of wives, and to all those women and men for whom marriage is not their vocation.

Theology of the Body Explained

Theology of the Body Explained
Author: Christopher West
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780852446003

Christopher West makes John Paul II's theology of the body available for the first time to people at all levels within the Christian community. Love, sexuality, and human flourishing are inseparable. Those who doubted this will find West's book a transforming experience, and those who have been wounded will find liberation and peace. A wonderful education on the meaning of being human. Christopher West teaches the theology of the body and sexual ethics at St John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. He is also visiting faculty member of the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Melbourne, Australia.

Christian Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

Christian Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender
Author: Elizabeth Stuart
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
Total Pages: 498
Release: 1996
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802842282

This collection of articles present a variety of broadly-Christian responses to issues such as sexuality and gender, sexuality and spirituality, gay and lesbian sexuality, sexuality and violence, sexuality and singleness, and the family.

Spirituality

Spirituality
Author: Kees Waaijman
Publisher: Peeters Publishers
Total Pages: 986
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9789042911833

This textbook is a systematic guide to the extensive field of spirituality. Kees Waaijman charts the multiform phenomenon of spirituality: the spirituality of ordinary people, the great spiritual traditions and the force of counter-movements. From the foundation of this survey he answers questions like: What exactly is spirituality? What forms can a scholarly approach take? Finally, the book provides methodic access to the study of spirituality, focusing on the following questions: Which are the different forms of spirituality and how can we describe them? How can spiritual texts be given a reliable reading? Which themes can be distinguished in the field of spirituality and what would be a meaningful way to address them? What do we mean by spiritual guidance and what can we learn from it? This textbook has no equal. It is indispensable to scholars wishing to study the subject, but also to others who want to learn about spirituality.

The Gift of Self

The Gift of Self
Author: Maria Pia Campanella
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780996520409

These pages were written by one hand and many hearts ... by separated spouses faithful to the sacrament because they are convinced this total gift of self is not an anachronism imposed by the Church to be accepted with patient resignation, but a path of sanctification lived out in the joyous paradox of the Gospel. This book, besides offering numerous points for reflection on the theme of separation, proposes a true and proper path subdivided into stages for groups of people who, living with the suffering of a spouse's separation, wish to remain faithful to the sacrament of their marriage. Among the many suggested prayers and meditations, one in particular, the renewal of the Yes, has captured the attention of many churches both at home and abroad. The "Marriage Vows Renewal," included in the last stage, is promulgated by the Pontifical Council of the Family. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a recommendation for the book on their Marriage Resource Center: "The greatest strength of Campanella's book is her articulation of the vocation of the separated person to live out his or her marriage vows as a particular witness of God's eternal love for fallen humanity, and the practical path she offers to the realization of this call. Although she does not include personal details of her own situation, it is apparent that Campanella has walked this path herself. This imbues a sense of hope and inspiration to the reader."

Spirituality, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Spirituality, Intimacy, and Sexuality
Author: John Galindo
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2010
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780809146413

Addresses the long-standing estrangement between spirituality and sexuality and integrates them in a manner that is both practical and hopeful.

Sacred Marriage

Sacred Marriage
Author: Gary L. Thomas
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2010-12-30
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 145872557X

Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can b...

Man and Woman He Created Them

Man and Woman He Created Them
Author: John Paul II
Publisher: Pauline Books and Media
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2019-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819848816

A new critical translation of Pope John Paul II's talks on the Theology of the Body by the internationally renowned biblical scholar Michael Waldstein. With meticulous scholarship and profound insight, Waldstein presents John Paul II's magnificent vision of the human person. Includes a preface by Cardinal Schönborn, a foreword by Christopher West, a comprehensive index of words and phrases, a scriptural index, and a reference table for other versions of the papal texts. Recipient of a CPA Award!