This updated edition of the best-selling Catholic book gives readers a guide to healthier, holier, and happier relationships at every stage.
[Exton, PA - September 10, 2026]
In Ascension’s refreshed edition of Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love, Catholics can learn practical guidance for understanding relationships, deepening intimacy, and discovering what it means to love authentically.
Originally published in 2007, this expanded edition of Dr. Sri’s classic meditation on Pope John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility includes a new cover, new introduction, new chapters for single people and engaged couples, and the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Pope John Paul II’s foundational teaching on relationships.
In Men, Women and the Mystery of Love, Dr. Edward Sri unpacks the contents of this great work, making it accessible to every reader. The book emphasizes the down-to-earth nature of Love and Responsibility, giving readers actionable advice on issues such as:
- The problem of pornography
- The meaning of friendship
- How to determine if a relationship is one of authentic love or is doomed to failure
- How to achieve greater intimacy in marriage
- And more
Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love is the perfect companion for Dr. Sri’s other titles with Ascension, including The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful.
Men, Women, and the Mystery of love is available at www.AscensionPress.com/mystery-of-love
About the Author
Dr. Edward Sri is a Catholic theologian, author, and speaker who presents to tens of thousands of people around the world each year. He has written several best-selling books and serves as a presenter for Ascension and the Augustine Institute faith formation film series. A founding leader of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), he serves as Senior Vice President of Apostolic Outreach and hosts the podcast All Things Catholic. Dr. Sri holds a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome and is an adjunct professor at the Augustine Institute. He and his wife Elizabeth live in Littleton, Colorado, with their eight children and one grandchild.
About Ascension
Ascension is one of the most trusted publishers of Catholic books and digital media today. For over 25 years, Ascension has helped nurture the faith of more than 20 million people through award-winning resources including the chart-topping “The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)” podcast, the groundbreaking “The Great Adventure Bible” study program, bestselling Bibles, over 50 faith formation programs, and Ascension Presents—one of the largest Catholic YouTube channels in the world.
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