Happy Together: The Catholic Blueprint for a Loving MarriageEvery couple hopes to have a happy marriage. Why then do so few reach this goal? Author John Bosio believes that it is only achievable when God and faith are part of the mix. Here he offers couples a blueprint for happiness based on the wisdom of the Christian Tradition. He challenges couples to overcome selfishness by learning to love each other as Christ loves. He identifies and focuses on six key aspects of a loving marriage, and he uses stories and examples to illustrate each. This is a wonderful, open, realistic, and encouraging book about marriage. Highly recommended for married couples, engaged couples, and marriage enrichment groups. |
Contents
CHAPTER 2 | 17 |
CHAPTER 3 | 32 |
CHAPTER 4 | 45 |
CHAPTER 5 | 60 |
CHAPTER 6 | 74 |
CHAPTER 7 | 89 |
CHAPTER 8 | 104 |
CHAPTER 9 | 117 |
CHAPTER 11 | 144 |
CONCLUSION | 158 |
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