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Title: Christian Fatherhood: The Eight Commitments of St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers by Stephen Wood, James Burnham ISBN: 0-9658582-1-9 Publisher: Family Life Center Intl Pub. Date: November, 1996 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $3.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Follow John Paul II instead!
Comment: I was horrified when a friend showed me this book's outrageous claim that Pope John Paul II neither teaches or endorses the mutual subjection of spouses. The book's claim is, of course, patently false.
The reasoning behind this false claim includes, among other things, an appeal to the writings of Wayne Grudem, a Protestant with a weak understanding of both scripture and linguistics whose works have been debunked time and again by better scholars.
What Pope John Paul II *actually* teaches about the mutual subjection of spouses may be found in his apostolic exhortation "On the Dignity and Vocation of Women" (Mulieris Dignitatem):
"The author [of Ephesians] knows that this way of speaking [in Ephesians 5:22-23], so profoundly rooted in the customs and religious tradition of the time, is to be understood and carried out in a new way: as a 'mutual subjection out of reverence for Christ' (cf. Eph 5:21).... However, whereas in the relationship between Christ and the Church the subjection is only on the part of the Church, in the relationship between husband and wife the 'subjection' is not one-sided but mutual.... the awareness that in marriage there is mutual 'subjection of the spouses out of reverence for Christ,' and not just that of the wife to the husband, must gradually establish itself in hearts, consciences, behavior and customs. This is a call which from that time onwards does not cease to challenge succeeding generations; it is a call which people have to accept ever anew. St. Paul not only wrote: 'In Christ Jesus...there is no more man or woman,' but also wrote: 'There is no more slave or freeman.' Yet how many generations were needed for such a principle to be realized in the history of humanity through the abolition of slavery! ....But the challenge presented by the 'ethos' of the Redemption is clear and definitive. All the reasons in favor of the 'subjection' of woman to man in marriage must be understood in the sense of a 'mutual subjection' of both 'out of reverence for Christ.'" (section 24)
How could Steve Wood so flagrantly deny a clear teaching of Pope John Paul II? The only possible explanation I can think of is that perhaps his conversion to Catholicism was not yet complete when he wrote this book. At any rate, Catholics should follow Pope John Paul II rather than Steve Wood. "Mutual subjection" of wife to husband AND husband to wife is the authentic Gospel ethos.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent book for dads
Comment: This book is an excellent resource for fathers. The book describes how to follow St. Joseph, affirming Christ's lordship over our families, loving our wives, educating our children in the instruction of the lord, etc. Good resource for small mens discussion groups, too.
Rating: 5
Summary: To Be Shared
Comment: Steve Wood's, "Christian Fatherhood" has had a continuing and growing influence on me. Having been married fourteen years, my wife and I have had our share of challenges. The wisdom and charity within this book has helped me be a more loving husband, a better father and has given me the confidence to teach my faith to my children.
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Title: Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids by Raymond N. Guarendi, Ray Guarendi ISBN: 1569553688 Publisher: Charis Books Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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Title: Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession by Scott Hahn ISBN: 0385501706 Publisher: Doubleday Pub. Date: 18 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Catholic Family Handbook: Time-Tested Techniques to Help You Strengthen Your Marriage and Raise Good Kids by Lawrence G. Lovasik ISBN: 1928832172 Publisher: Sophia Inst Pr Pub. Date: 01 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Guiding Your Catholic Preschooler by Kathy Pierce, Lori Rowland ISBN: 0879733926 Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Pub. Date: September, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott Hahn ISBN: 0385496591 Publisher: Doubleday Pub. Date: 09 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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