Marriage and Parenthood: The Catholic Ideal (1911)

Marriage and Parenthood: The Catholic Ideal is a book written by Thomas J. Gerrard in 1911. The book explores the Catholic Church's teachings on marriage and parenthood, and provides guidance on how to live a fulfilling and virtuous life as a married couple and as parents. Gerrard discusses the importance of marriage as a sacrament, and emphasizes the need for couples to approach their relationship with love, respect, and a commitment to each other and to God. He also delves into the responsibilities of parenthood, including the duty to raise children in the Catholic faith and to provide for their physical and emotional needs.Throughout the book, Gerrard draws on Catholic teachings, scripture, and the wisdom of saints and scholars to offer practical advice and insights on how to live a happy and fulfilling life as a married couple and as parents. He also addresses common challenges that couples and families may face, such as communication issues, financial struggles, and conflicts over parenting styles.Overall, Marriage and Parenthood: The Catholic Ideal is a comprehensive guide to living a virtuous and fulfilling life as a married couple and as parents, grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.