Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage & 3 Secrets to Holiness in Marriage (2 Book Set)

• Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage
• Practical steps to strengthen your marriage
• Simple, applicable, and sensible guide
• Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage - A 33-Day Self-Guided Retreat for Catholic Couples
• Unlock the keys to marital happiness and saintly holiness
• The ultimate goal for the Christian life is heaven; what path should a couple take to get there?

Marriage expert Dr. Ray Guarendi has learned, through counseling many couples, that the secrets to building a better relationship with your spouse don’t include learning exotic new communication techniques or rearranging your lifestyle. In fact, a few of his ten “small steps” are so simple that you likely learned them in grade school.

In his lighthearted style, Dr. Ray explains that the secret of a good marriage is applying a handful of commonsense, time-tested ideas practiced by others who have done it well. Each chapter presents a baby step you can take, encouragement to overcome resistance to taking that step, and a fictional couple in dialogue with an anonymous therapist (guess who!).

Most inspiring, this book reminds you that a happier, more rewarding marriage is achievable. You will learn how to make simple changes that will leave “daily discontent” behind and create a positive chain reaction in both your marriage and your family. Dr. Ray even shows how couples who are on the brink of separation can restore healing and intimacy in their marriage.

With the doctor’s advice, you will overcome any reluctance you might feel to taking these practical steps and learn:

• The importance of developing the habit of saying “I’m sorry” (with apologies to Erich Segal!)
• Why silence can truly be golden (and how to really listen!)
• How to be polite when you don’t feel like it and how to ask constructive questions
• Tips on how husbands can support their wives in parenting (it’s easier than you think!)
• How “touch says much,” and why affection sometimes chills in a marriage
• How living by the “Just don’t say it” philosophy is a game changer

You will also find out why accepting your spouse’s concerns isn’t necessarily the same as agreeing with his or her feelings or viewpoint. Moreover, you will see how simple manners can transform your relationship, and you will gain pointers on how to give meaningful praise to your spouse.

With Dr. Ray’s experience and insights, you will find that in seeking to understand your spouse, you, in turn, will be better understood. The most minor of improvements often reap major rewards.

Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage - A 33-Day Self-Guided Retreat for Catholic Couples

Dan DeMatte, former star of the A&E reality series God or the Girl, and his wife, Amber, unlock the keys to marital happiness and saintly holiness by guiding you on a thirty-three-day, at-home study for couples that will not only strengthen your marriage but also reenergize your relationship with God and improve your entire family’s walk with Jesus. The retreat will help you incorporate the virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience into your marriage so you can become the spouse, parent, and Catholic you’ve always wanted to be.

The ultimate goal for the Christian life is heaven, but what path should a couple take to get there?

The DeMattes, who have worked together in youth and family ministry for more than fifteen years, believe it’s holiness—living as Jesus did.

Giving and receiving love and living for the sake of others—especially your spouse and children—will help you achieve holiness, the DeMattes say. You can even find holiness in the everyday tasks of marriage and family life such as doing the dishes, changing diapers, and cleaning up messes.

In The Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage, the DeMattes walk you through a thirty-three -day retreat that culminates in consecrating your marriage to Christ. They will help you achieve perfect love for each other, your family, and God by incorporating the virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience into your life. This retreat will help you fall deeper in love with Christ, your spouse and children, and the world God calls you to serve.

Each chapter includes discussion questions and a prayer for couples.

• Author: Dr. Ray Guarendi
• Pages: 160
• Format: Paperback

Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage - A 33-Day Self-Guided Retreat for Catholic Couples

• Author: Dan & Amber Dematte
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 224

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