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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.

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“Clear, engaging and very practical for the challenges of daily life.” – Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Cap, archbishop of Philadelphia

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Famed Catholic speaker and theologian Edward Sri is also author to several acclaimed books like Men, Women and the Mystery of Love (Franciscan Media) and A Biblical Walk through the Mass (Ascension). This family man and his wife Elizabeth live in Littleton, Colorado with their eight children. He is a professor of theology at the Augustine Institute and host of the prominent film series Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained. He is also a founding leader with Curtis Martin of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franciscan Media; Second Edition, New Edition, Revised and Expanded (October 13, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1632530805
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1632530806
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches

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Jonathan O'Brien

Essential

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 6, 2023

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A much more accessible version of the Theology of the Body. Reading this book is like rediscovering basic truths about men and women that have long been forgotten.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2014

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This is a refreshingly sensible book that speaks to the truth of what we all have to struggle with in terms of what it means to love each other in the biblical sense of love's definition. Many of us have grown up with a distorted view of romantic love and we are constantly inundated with false ideas in the popular culture about how to relate to members of the opposite sex. It is easy to confuse the initial attractions we experience as evidence that we are "meant for each other". In reality, the truth about selfless abiding love goes much deeper than a superficial feeling of infatuation. Much heartache could be avoided by paying close attention to the wonderful counsel in this book. The following excerpt is an example of the wisdom of being aware of our motivations in our relationships:

"... sensual and emotional responses can be so powerful that they dominate how we view the other person. In our fallen human nature, we can tend to see persons of the opposite sex primarily through the prism of their sexual values--the values that give us pleasure. As a result, we obscure our perception of them as persons, and view them more as opportunities for our own enjoyment"

I highly recommend this book to readers desiring to honor God and to learn how to better "love one another" in the way He would have us to love.

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Brian O'Toole

Terrific for anyone looking to enrich his/her understanding of dating/relationships

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This is based on Pope John Paul the Great's classic philosophical text "Love and Responsibility" which he wrote in the 1950's I believe. This book consolidates all of the teachings from that into practical advice for anyone struggling in a relationship already or considering getting into one, or single folks as well.

I especially like the way it highlights some of the best metaphors Saint John Paul II used to explain the church's teachings on love, relationships, and sexuality. He was so gentle in his approach to the subject, but still didn't make any concessions in explaining the truth. This book brings a lot of his ideas and applies them to our current culture, but also reminds us that if we don't feel like we're meeting the standard set forth in the text, to not feel too bad, because placed in perspective, what's expressed in "Love and Responsibility" are met by very few people, but we can all try a little harder to use our relationships with others to glorify God and to give more of ourselves.

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Jenny

Best Book on real meaning of Love!

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This is one of my favorite books, and I am constantly buying it to give as gifts to all my friends. It's a must read for ALL AGES.

This is really a tangible version on JPII's 500 pg book on Love and Responsibility. It has a great discussion questions after each chapter and references (specifically pages) to JPII's book on Love and Responsibility if you wanted to check it out yourself.

It touches on the subjects of love in terms of family/friendship and romance, physical and emotional chastity, modesty, and little bit of theology of the body. All of it is in line with the Catholic Church, yet you don't have to be Catholic to read it. The book paints a clear picture of what love should look like and it's ultimate message is that real love is completely self-less.

Another book I recommend with this is Theology of the Body by Christopher West, which is another tangible read of JPII's own Theology of the Body. All of JPII's works are honestly too good to miss out on.

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OlgaC

I loved this book, it is a testament to true and enduring love.

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I happened to learn of this book while watching EWTN and as a way to enhance what I had learned on the on-going TV program I bouth the book. It was wonderful because at this late age in my life I still wondered: What is true love between a man and a woman? Mind you, I have been married for 36 years and thought I understood, but I didn't. I understand it now, thanks to this translation of what our beloved Blessed John Paul II wrote on his book: Love and Responsibility. This book is Dr. Sri's way of making Blessed John Paul's work ammenable to our ears.

I highly recommend this book to all but especially to those just starting out in life because they will understand what finding a mate is all about. It is about finding a love that is enduring, self-sacraficing, and true to the promises of the vocation of marriage and family.

Thank you Edward Sri for brining this work to us.

Best regards,
OlgaC

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Anna

Great!!!

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I'm married and I sooooo wish I had read this 15 years ago when I started dating-- or better yet BEFORE dating!! It would have saved me so much heartache. There's such a lack of truth out there these days.
This is a must read. It teaches you what TRUE love is. Not this cheap imitation that the world is currently selling that crumbles at the slightest adversity and has given us the current divorce rate. . So much wisdom and a great "easy read". I may go on to read JPII's Love & Responsibility now that I've got the cliff notes under my belt as a prep.

It's SO good. Please read it. Buy an extra copy to share with someone. Single, dating, engaged, married-- there's honestly so much good stuff in there for everyone!

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Stefany

AMAZING BOOK!! Perfect for Young Adults!!✨

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As a Catholic college student who’s recently gone through a breakup and was questioning if love was real, I prayed to God to help me understand. Coincidentally, I randomly found this amazing book!! Literally the answers to my prayers!! This is especially the perfect book for young adults that are single or dating. Buying another copy for a friend!! Really helps to highlight what authentic love is that is often wrongly depicted by society. Definitely buy this book!! You won’t regret it!!

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Mohini Ufeli

Good food for thought :)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 16, 2018

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I enjoyed making my way through this one. One might not think this if they're not subscribed to some Christian beliefs but some of the content is applicable beyond religion, especially that around how we think about what value we have to offer in relationships, and how we think about the purpose of our interactions with the opposite sex.
Warning: some of the content might seem really "old-school"but don't let that stop you from taking ehay you can. I skipped some sections where I was like "nah, definitely don't see that adding any value to my life." Still would recommend :)

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J A Selkirk

Great guidance for today's mixed up world

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 17, 2012

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For those struggling with relationships or for those of us who need a gentle reminder of how to treat one another this is a great book. very insightful and thought provoking and easier to read than the actual document itself.

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B Kofi Amoabeng

Great Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 4, 2014

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All I can say is that, this is a great book. It's really an eye opener and will recommend it to everyone to have this book.

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Nice book

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on November 13, 2020

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A well written book. It teaches us what it means to truly love and respect the opposite gender and teaches us what a true relationship is supposed to be which sad to say has lost its meaning in a consumeristic and relativistic world. Highly recommend it for those who are in a relationship or are thinking of getting into a relationship or even for couples.

Héctor Guillermo Muñoz

Otra manera de mirar al mundo

Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on November 22, 2017

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San Juan Pablo II fue definitivamente una persona que se entregó por completo al servicio de los demás, en este libro el Dr. Sri despliega de manera clara e intuitiva el misterio del amor humano... Y es tan sorprendente, que uno no puede volver a mirar con los mismo ojos el día a día del mundo, cuando se ha encontrado el plan de Dios así como es. 100% recomendado para solteros, novios, comprometidos y casados.

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Great insights, very easy to read

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on March 29, 2022

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This book is very easy to follow with some great insights on love and responsibility. Highly recommended to everyone but especially for those who are in a relationship.
Great points to contemplate on to deepen our spiritual lives!

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