I've been reading a lot of Theology of the Body books and books on chaste relationships as well. I think I've been through just about a book a week, which isn't bad for me. Most of the time these books say just about the same thing but find a new way to say them, which is crucial. When you are backed up into a corner and asked about your faith and why you live the way you do, it's good to have the most concise answer possible, that cuts straight to the heart of your arguement for living a better life.
Last week I read a book called "Christian Courtship in an oversexed world: A Guide for Catholics" by Fr. Tom G. Morrow, and I honestly couldn't put it down. It was the most practical book I've ever read on the subject of relationships because it wasn't just theological in content, but also provided the reader with real advice on dating and how to keep a relationship going.
The book starts by defining a lot of necessary terms and also enlightening the reader on the beauty of being single. He then discusses topic to topic that slowly but surely leads the reader through the steps of how to meet a guy/girl, how to start a relationship, how to keep a relationship going, how to know he/she is the one, how to propose, and how to even plan a wedding. This book is definitely a heavy hitter in terms of the type of advice Fr. Morrow gives, but this book would probably be suited for men rather then women. I think everyone should read this book (except for grammer nazi's. They'll hate this book), but I would ESPECIALLY recommend this book to men because a great deal of his advice is on how a man should act while providing examples of how we should definitely NOT act. Basically, How To Treat A Woman 101.
The things Fr. Morrow suggests are extreme in some cases but he also suggests that there are other certain Christian Dating Guru's that suggest too extreme a reaction to the cultural side of dating. For example, he discourages waiting till the altar to kiss which several others actualy recommend. Fr. Morrow's approach to relationships maintains chastity and purity, encourages modesty, and in no way diminishes the amount of affection shared by a couple. This is the most well-rounded book to relationships I've ever read.
Tomorrow's forecast: Stealthy with a chance of Mass. -Catholic Ninja
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