5 Essential Books Every Engaged Couple Should Read with Paul Ybarra

About this episode

Paul Ibarra discusses essential books for engaged couples, focusing on spiritual reading and the role of faith in marriage preparation.

In this episode, Paul Ybarra shares his insights on the importance of reading for engaged couples, emphasizing spiritual reading, the role of faith, and practical advice for building a strong marriage rooted in Catholic teachings. Listen as Paul shares the importance of reading in marriage preparation, why spiritual reading and prayer are foundations of marriage, and the role of faith and Scripture in strengthening relationships! 5 Books Recommended: Holy Scripture Catechism of the Catholic Church Three to Get Married by Fulton J. Sheen Couples in Love: Straight Talk on Dating, Respect, Commitment, Marriage, and Sexuality by Fr. John Weiss Covenant of Love by Richard Hogan and John Lavorre Bonus: Familiaris Consortio (The Family) by Pope John Paul II

People in this episode

Guest: Paul Ibarra

Topics covered

• engagement
• spiritual reading
• marriage preparation
• Catholic teachings
• faith
• relationships

Keywords

• engaged couples
• spiritual reading
• marriage
• Catholic faith
• relationship advice
• book recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Holy Scripture, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Three to Get Married by Fulton J. Sheen, Couples in Love: Straight Talk on Dating, Respect, Commitment, Marriage, and Sexuality by Fr. John Weiss, Covenant of Love by Richard Hogan and John Lavorre, Familiaris Consortio (The Family) by Pope John Paul II

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