{"product_id":"men-women-and-the-mystery-of-love","title":"Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ascension\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"author\"\u003eThis updated and expanded edition of Dr. Edward Sri’s classic \u003cstrong\u003emeditation on Pope John Paul II’s \u003ci\u003eLove and Responsibility\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) published Love and Responsibility in 1960, revealing a fully formed philosophy of marriage—in which full union can only be achieved when each partner prioritizes the well-being and self-realization of the other. His analysis of the true meaning of human love is life changing and practical, shedding light on real issues between men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMen, Women and the Mystery of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ascensionpress.com\/presenter\/dr-edward-sri\/\"\u003eDr. Edward Sri\u003c\/a\u003e unpacks the contents of this great work, making it \u003cstrong\u003eaccessible to every reader\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dr. Edward Sri emphasizes the down-to-earth nature of \u003cem\u003eLove and Responsibility\u003c\/em\u003e, giving readers \u003cstrong\u003eactionable advice\u003c\/strong\u003e on issues such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe problem of pornography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe meaning of friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to determine if a relationship is one of authentic love or is doomed to failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to achieve greater intimacy in marriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy questions\u003c\/strong\u003e with each chapter make this a valuable resource not only for individual personal reading, but also for small group study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is a gift to anyone seeking to understand authentic love. Drawing deeply from the wisdom of Pope St. John Paul II, Sri makes the rich insights of \u003cem\u003eLove and Responsibility\u003c\/em\u003e accessible to all as he translates theological concepts in a way that is clear, practical, and truly eye-opening. If you are looking to lay a strong foundation for any relationship, \u003cem\u003eMen, Women, and the Mystery of Love\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e–Lisa Cotter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eAuthor of \u003cem\u003eReveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I vividly remember my senior seminar with Dr. Sri at Benedictine College as a theology major where we read and discussed John Paul II’s \u003cem\u003eLove and Responsibility\u003c\/em\u003e—a seminar that gave rise to Dr. Sri’s \u003cem\u003eMen, Women, and the Mystery of Love\u003c\/em\u003e. That seminar and Dr. Sri’s distillation of John Paul II’s vision for life and love have been absolutely transformative for me, my marriage, and countless others. To say, ‘highly recommended’ would be a massive understatement!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e–Sarah Swafford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eSpeaker and author of \u003cem\u003eGift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In a time of confusion fueled by loud and problematic messages about love, sex, and relationships, we need strong yet peaceful voices to proclaim God's plan and design for humanity. In \u003cem\u003eMen, Women, and the Mystery of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Sri boldly unpacks the eternal truth about these vitally important topics. This book isn't sterile or boring, but dynamic and alive as Dr. Sri proclaims Gospel truth and invites the reader to joyfully respond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e–Pete Burak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eVice President of Renewal Ministries\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ascension","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47064577245376,"sku":"9798892761536","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":47064577278144,"sku":"9798892761543","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/2740\/files\/MenWomenandTheMystery_20a86bb2-4dc8-40c3-80d5-2ef546c0b27f.webp?v=1781902455","url":"https:\/\/ascensionpress.com\/products\/men-women-and-the-mystery-of-love","provider":"Ascension","version":"1.0","type":"link"}