This book is intended as a teaching guide for Catholic/Christian clergy/catechists and an individual study guide for those contemplating sacramental Christian marriage. It is also a 'help' guide for those struggling with difficulties in their current marriages.

The work is also a guide for those with an interest in upholding the concept of a free, faithful, fruitful, and forever commitment between one man and one woman in an era where communal commitments between parties are becoming more widely defined and formalized by civil laws, and the engagement into such relationships has dropped below 50% of the population.

Engaging in this work, the readers will explore the concept of life-long relationship of marriage as a sacramental life of service, and find support for continuing that commitment through difficulties and successes that naturally challenge and cement such commitments.

About the Author

John Louis is a husband and father for 45 years. He holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Ohio Dominican University and a Master of Education from the University of Phoenix. He is a professional instructor and has been teaching for over four decades. He writes a web log at www.faithandflag.wordpress.com, integrating Catholic theology and citizenship fervor, offering commentary on improving and growing faithful community at the local, State, and national levels. He is an avid sailor, following in the footsteps of the fishermen first called by the Lord (Jesus was a sailor, folks!). For more of his professional background see www.linkedin.com/in/johnzoll.