Recommendations

We wanted a place to share some of our favorite marriage books, talks, movies, and more! We will constantly be adding to this.

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Books about couple prayer

Praying For (and With) Your Spouse: The Way to Deeper Love by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak

A Spouse Who Prays: A Guide to Praying for Your Spouse and Your Marriage by Katie Warner

Spousal Prayer: A Way to Marital Happiness by Deacon James Keating

Books about Theology of the Body, sexuality and married love

Forever: A Catholic Devotional for Your Marriage by Jackie Francois Angel and Bobby Angel

Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla (John Paul II)

Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility by Edward Sri

Lovemaking: How to Talk to Your Spouse About Sex by Renzo and Monica Ortega

Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching by Christopher West

Theology of the Body in One Hour by Jason Evert

The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning by Simcha Fisher

Holy Sex: A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving by Dr. Gregory Popcak

Missing Pieces: Female Perspectives on Sex for Catholic Women by Mary Bruno (See our book review here)

Totally Yours: The Catholic Natural Family Planning Handbook by Stephanie M. Kafie, MD (See our book review here)

Other great marriage books

Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace by Caitrin Bennett

Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage by Bob Schuchts

Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage: A 33-Day Self-Guided Retreat for Catholic Couples by Dan and Amber DeMatte

Couples, Awaken Your Love! by Robert Cardinal Sarah (See our book review here)

Intimate Graces: How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage by Teresa Tomeo and Dominick Pastore

Manual for Marriage by Dan and Danielle Bean

The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman

The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse by Art and Laraine Bennett

A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph by Sheldon Vanauken

Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Simply Love: Catholic Marriage Day by Day by Troy and Kathleen Billings

Discernment of Spirits in Marriage by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV

Marriage enrichment programs

United in Love – United in Christ – a 6-session series for married couples

Witness to Love: How to Help the Next Generation Build Marriages That Survive and Thrive by Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret

The Couple Prayer Series – another 6-session couples about praying together

Resources for pregnancy loss

Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey Through Miscarriage by Laura Kelly Fanucci and Franco David Fanucci

Blessed is the Fruit of Thy Womb: Rosary Reflections for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss by Heidi Indahl

After Miscarriage: A Catholic Woman’s Companion to Healing and Hope by Karen Edmisten

Red Bird Ministries

Resources for Infertility

Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys by Mary Bruno

Holding Space for Joy: A Prayer Companion for Women Struggling with Infertility by Mary Bruno

Fun and games

We love to play games together and couldn’t help but include some of our favorites!

Dominion

Monopoly Deal

Ticket to Ride

Banagrams

Carcassonne

Got any favorites that aren’t listed? Let us know! We like recommendations. 😀