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Beyond that, it shares\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehow to foster holiness in all the little moments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Catholic family life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWithin these pages, Catholics will find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWays to \u003cstrong\u003epray as a family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidance for \u003cstrong\u003ecultivating a peaceful home\u003c\/strong\u003e even with growing children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWays to \u003cstrong\u003estrengthen each individual relationship\u003c\/strong\u003e in your family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e for seeking holiness in the midst of family life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvice on how to take advantage of the daily opportunity to \u003cstrong\u003egrow in faith as a family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of how to show your children \u003cstrong\u003ethe importance of your marriage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving Beyond Sunday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also\u003cstrong\u003e a great addition to any marriage preparation program.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ascension Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45940167245999,"sku":"9781954881389","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/6840\/3267\/files\/y.jpg?v=1759837757"},{"product_id":"amazing-grace-series","title":"Amazing Grace Series","description":"","brand":"Ascension Press","offers":[{"title":"For Mothers","offer_id":45940167278767,"sku":"9781932645262","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"For Fathers","offer_id":45940167311535,"sku":"9781932645996","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/6840\/3267\/files\/Amazing-Grace-Fathers.jpg?v=1759837761"},{"product_id":"the-best-hug-ever","title":"The Best Hug Ever","description":"","brand":"Ascension Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45940168130735,"sku":"9781954881990","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/6840\/3267\/files\/BestHugEver_3D.jpg?v=1759837769"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thevillagedove.com\/collections\/ascension-press.oembed","provider":"The Village Dove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}