Small monthly gifts, big Catholic mission. Become a sustaining member today. This book is a compilation of papal audiences given by Pope Pius XII to scores of young newlyweds who came to seek his papal benediction on their marriages.
The book covers the joys of marriage as well as the difficulties that may ariseβproblems of discipline in the rearing of children, temptations against fidelity, relationships with elderly parents, even the problems involved in the necessary temporary separations of husbands and wives. The title is addressed to newlyweds, but anyone can benefit from Pius XII's pastoral guidance, which is sensitive to modern conditions yet firmly rooted in the constant tradition of the Church.
The world will long remember Pope Pius XII for his sanctity, his deep feeling for humanity, his unflagging efforts toward world peace, his remarkable gifts of diplomacy, language and letters.
But there was another and strongly different Eugenio Pacelli who found time to address in audience scores of young newlyweds who came to seek his papal benediction on their marriages. This is a book which should be placed in the hands of every newly-married couple.
It is a book to read and ponder over, cherish and be guided by, all through married life. Newlyweds will be inspired and uplifted by the beauty of the Holy Father's explanation of the Sacrament; older couples will be touched and amazed at his insight into the practical problems of everyday marriage. Dear Newlyweds is a book to turn to again and again as the joys of marriage are savored. At the same time, it is a sure guide as new difficulties ariseβproblems of discipline in the rearing of children, temptations against fidelity, relationships with elderly parents, even the problems involved in the necessary temporary separations of husbands and wives.
