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The Family in the Divine Plan of Creation

  • 152 pages
  • Publisher: Colloquium
  • 14 x 21.6 x 0.9 cm

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For parents, families and those in church ministry.

Explains the theological foundations of the family.

Build your home on the rock of truth and grace.

Discover the beauty of family life as a sacred vocation rooted in God’s divine plan for humanity.

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The Family in the Divine Plan of Creation is a sweeping and deeply compelling exploration of one of the most essential-and most contested-realities of human life: the family. Drawing on Sacred Scripture, the Church Fathers, medieval theology, and modern Catholic teaching, this book traces the family from its origin in the Garden of Eden to its fulfillment in Christ, revealing its enduring role in the drama of salvation history.

With intellectual rigor and spiritual depth, the work presents the family not merely as a social institution, but as a sacred vocation, a domestic church, and a path to holiness. It examines the family's foundation in creation, its elevation through the sacraments, its mission within the Church and society, and the profound challenges it faces in the modern world. At every stage, the book offers rich theological insight, historical context, and inspiring examples from the lives of saints and Christian families.

Written in a style that is both scholarly and accessible, this volume will appeal to readers seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic teaching on marriage and family, as well as those searching for meaning and direction in their own lives. Whether for academic study, spiritual reflection, or pastoral application, The Family in the Divine Plan of Creation offers a powerful and timely vision: that the renewal of the world begins in the home, and that the family-when rooted in truth and sustained by grace-is the living heart of God's plan for humanity.

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The Sacraments and the Social Imagination of Medieval ChristendomThe Family in the Divine Plan of Creation

  • Title

    The Family in the Divine Plan of Creation

  • Author

    Sidney Goodwin

  • Publisher

    Colloquium

  • Published

    March 2026

  • Weight

    187g

  • Page Count

    152

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 0.9 cm

  • ISBN

    9798233362989

  • ISBN-10

    8233362980

  • Eden Code

    7443987