Courtship and Marriage

Courtship and Marriage by Rev. John O'Brien. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780972757126.

Courtship and Marriage - How To Prepare For Lifelong Love Fr. John A. O’Brien Foreword by Stephen Wood Today’s singles are looking for real answers, practical advice, and solid principles to prepare for lifelong commitment. That’s why they are turning to time-honored resources such as this book. Courtship and Marriage was originally published in 1949 by Fr. O’Brien, a Notre Dame professor of moral theology and founder of the Newman Club movement. Fr. O’Brien courageously challenges his audience to build a greater kind of love through honorable courtship – the kind of love that will stand the test of time. While Courtship and Marriage has been revised and updated for a contemporary audience, the time-tested wisdom is the same. Topics include: How to preserve chastity in your relationships How do I know if we’re compatible? Just how far can we go before marriage? What girls need to know about guys What guys need to look for in a wife How to keep your head when you’re head-over-heels in love The #1 enemy of your relationship The best “test” to see if your relationship is on the right track “Courtship and Marriage offers a refreshing message for today’s young adults.” – Kimberly Hahn “This small volume is packed with practical, time-tested advice on how to choose a suitable spouse, preserve chastity, and cultivate true love. The first step in creating a ‘divorce-proof’ marriage is to read and heed the wisdom in this book.” – Jim Burnham, author and apologist