Courtship of the Saints

Courtship of the Saints is a breath of fresh air in our hyper-sexualized Western culture. Mr. O'Hearn has done the research on all sorts of people who courted each other in a profoundly Christian way. Although not everyone may follow their example exactly, these stories should inspire young Catholics--and all Christians--to move in the direction of idealism in their courtships. The holy couples Mr. O'Hearn has chosen are excellent illustrations of how to prepare for and live marriage in a way pleasing to God. For couples who want to live a holy courtship and marriage, this is a book that will encourage them par excellence. --Rev. T. G. Morrow, Author of Christian Dating in A Godless World I think this book could help a lot of people. --Fr. Chad Ripperger I thank Our Lord with all my heart for having given me, together with the gift of life, two saintly parents. I think they are a precious gift from God to everyone, and that they represent a bright and powerful inspiration for our troubled times, where the Sacrament of Marriage and the family according to His divine plan is under a growing attack along with the sacredness of human life. May my parents' heroic example and infinite mutual love, so well described in Courtship of the Saints, be a source of hope, consolation, and encouragement for many souls, especially those in trial and suffering, and help us to grow in love and holiness. Saint Mom and holy Dad intercede for us! --Gianna Emanuela Molla, Last daughter of Saint Gianna and Pietro Molla In a striking way, Courtship of the Saints highlights not only how God Himself ordains marriage as a way of holiness but that through tremendous obstacles and unexpected struggles, couples (are invited to) find the fidelity of His love all the more. A sure inspiration in a world searching for lasting love! --Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV, Author of Jesus I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany of Trust Modern ideas and practices of dating and marriage have proved disastrous to countless souls. Catholics should steer clear of that wide, destructive path. Instead, let us turn to the saints and blesseds, and observe how they discerned, courted, and married. Only in understanding God's plan and purpose for marriage can we hope to attain the holiness and glory that God intends. Amidst the inevitable crosses and sufferings that will stretch and purify us as Christian spouses, these holy couples did things God's way and found true joy on their path to heaven! --Leila Miller, Author of Impossible Marriages Redeemed: They Didn't End the Story in the Middle