Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II's Love and Responsibility

By Edward Sri

Book Overview

Fr. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II's name before he became the pontiff in 1978) published Love and Responsibility in 1960. It revealed his fully formed philosophy of marriage and sheds light on the dynamics between men and women. Some consider his analysis of the true meaning of human love as life changing and practical, shedding light on real issues between men and women.

This updated and expanded edition of Edward Sri's classic meditation on Pope John Paul II's Love and Responsibility includes a new introduction, new chapters for single people and engaged couples, and maybe most importantly the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Pope John Paul II's foundational teaching on relationships. "Edward Sri is a gifted teacher and an equally talented writer. This book shows why. He breaks open Karol Wojtyla's great text, Love and Responsibility, in a way that's clear, engaging and very practical for the challenges of daily life." - Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Archbishop of Philadelphia.

In Men, Women and the Mystery of Love, Edward Sri breaks down the contents of John Paul's epic work, making it more accessible to the reader. It isn't a manual on sexual ethics, more so a no-nonsense discussion on issues we face as couples. He emphasizes the down-to-earth nature of Love and Responsibility, giving readers actionable advice on issues like: How to determine if a relationship is one of authentic love or is doomed to failure; The problem of pornography; The meaning of friendship; How to achieve greater intimacy in marriage; The difference between feeling "I'm in love" and love itself; and so many other valuable questions.

While this book is a great personal resource, it also can be used in a variety of situations like small group studies, marriage preparation classes, and other parish settings. It offers valuable advice for just about everyone, from young single adults and engaged couples to newlyweds and couples celebrating their 35th anniversary. Study questions with each chapter make this a valuable resource not only for individual personal reading, but also for small group study.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632530805
• ISBN13: 9781632530806
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Franciscan Media
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent! A must read for everyone!

I had seen Dr Sri speak at a Catholic conference I attended with a friend. He was selling this book at the conference and my friend recommended the book, which she already owned. I asked if I could just borrow hers and she said "No - you need your own." And she was totally right. JPII was a brilliant man and Dr Sri breaks down Love and Responsibility in a very understanding way. And if you take everything in it to heart, it will change the way you view friendships, dating, and all relationships. It was so good that I purchased 2 more books for friends - I truly believe everyone should read this if you're not ready to tackle JPII's original. This book is highly recommended!

Very Effective

I have given this book to dozens of individuals and couples. It has been very effective in helping people to understand the Church's teaching with regard to human sexuality. I cannot recommend it more highly.

A must read for engaged and married

I have read Love and Responsibility and Sri's book captures the essence of that great work but makes it understandable for everyone

change your life

this is a terrific little read on how we treat other people with our actions and even our thoughts. This book will change your life if you let it, even after reading the first chapter...truly a great little find.

Men, Women and the Mystery of Love

Excellent book. Well written. Straight forward. Definitely a study guide to the more extensive and erudite Love and Responsibilty by Fr. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II). For me it made Roman Catholic moral teaching on love between men and women clear and reasonable. If we all could achieve this level of love with others the world would truly be a better place. Since I am a Catholic who is accepting of same sex partnerships, I would say that the these standards apply to loving and responsible same sex relationships also.