The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

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The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful

The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

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Encounter the realities of Catholic marriage.


"This book should be in every home. In fact, you might want to buy two — one for you and one for your spouse. "The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful," is written from rich experience of marriage, with all its joys and with all the challenges that are especially characteristic of our times. In Edward's and Beth's struggles, and through their counsel, so many couples will find healing, encouragement, and light; We sure did.”

–Dr. Scott and Kimberly Hahn, authors of Rome, Sweet Home


God draws spouses closer to the Heavenly marriage through the sanctifying power of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

However, that means it is not always easy, and it certainly is not like what newlyweds may imagine.

In The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life, Edward and Beth Sri - national marriage speakers - show readers that the struggles of marriage are to be expected and, even more so, they are purifying us to make us saints.

No marriage is perfect, and neither is the Sri’s. This book is packed full of hilarious and relatable stories from their 20+ years of marriage. From their experience, see helpful tips, mindsets, and reminders of how to live out the beautiful vocation of marriage.

In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, God has an incredible vocation for all spouses. The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful goes into the nitty-gritty, explaining what to do when reality hits—when the rubber hits the road.

From discussions about

  • Miscommunication
  • Healing
  • Intimacy
  • Gifts
  • And more

    you will dive into new depths of the reality of Catholic marriagefrom the messy to the beautifulin this practical, entertaining, and wise book.



Click here to see Edward and Beth Sri on the Ascension Presents YouTube channel.


Product Details
SKU
9781954881280
Format
Paperback
Binding
Perfectbound
Dimensions
L: 8.5, W: 5.5, D: 0.44
Page Count
176
Case Count
52
Language
English
Series
The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful
Publisher
Ascension
Copyright Year
2022
About the Authors

Dr. Edward Sri

Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, well-known Catholic speaker, and author of several best-selling Catholic books and resources. His work with Ascension includes Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a groundbreaking Catholic study program filmed in 40 locations across 4 continents. Together with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Dr. Sri guides viewers on a spiritual pilgrimage through Foundations of Faith that will transform the way participants understand Catholic teachings and live the Catholic Faith.

Dr. Sri’s other study programs with Ascension include A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion and When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God. He has also authored several books with Ascension, including the Pocket Guide to Prayer, co-written with his wife, Beth and Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR.

Dr. Sri is the host of the acclaimed Ascension podcast All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri. Together with Curtis Martin, Dr. Sri is a founding leader of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), of which he serves as senior vice president of Apostolic Outreach.

Dr. Sri lives with his wife Beth and their children and grandchildren in Colorado.

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Beth Sri

Beth Sri is a graduate of Benedictine College and was ​among the first FOCUS missionaries.
Married to Dr. Edward Sri and the mother of eight ​children, Beth has a heart for those around her, ​encouraging young adult women as well as fellow wives ​and mothers to meet Jesus in their call to marriage and ​motherhood through mentorship, small group ​gatherings, and connecting one-on-one.

Beth and Dr. Sri have authored two Ascension books together: The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life as well Pocket Guide to Prayer, both published by Ascension. Beth is also a contributor to the Ascension Planner 2025: A Tool for Daily Catholic Living.

Beth helps lead retreats in Denver for Life-Giving ​Wounds, a ministry for adult children of divorce for ​which she also serves on the national board of directors.

Though not Italian, Beth relishes cooking up autentico ​Italian pastas for her growing family. When she is not in ​the kitchen making a quadruple batch of something or ​chauffeuring children somewhere, she can be found on ​a long run in the Colorado sunshine, curled up with an ​annotated Jane Austen novel, or boisterously cheering ​for her kids at their soccer games.

Beth and her husband, Edward, live in Colorado with their 8 children.

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