tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357900543213693100.post6757263003397058237..comments2024-01-21T11:25:12.140-06:00Comments on Reading Catholic: Questions and Answers with Amy Bonaccorso, author of "How to Get to I Do"Nancy Piccionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08440982166820769813noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357900543213693100.post-77606225875594211582010-10-09T11:59:59.319-05:002010-10-09T11:59:59.319-05:00I also agree with Bonaccorso that the idea of &quo...I also agree with Bonaccorso that the idea of "courtship" is outdated, and even using that language sets our young adults up for unrealistic expectations, and ultimately, at a disadvantage when discerning their spouse. Very good to hear, as I know Craig and I would be ELATED to have an old fashioned courtship for each of our four daughters, but it's simply not realistic. **Craig will, however, insist on a vis-a-vis before any first date. In our experience, we see that it sets the tone for a healthy respect of the young woman's purity... not to mention a good strong visual of an involved, perhaps intimidating, father... lest he TRY to disrespect her! LOL! Thanks so much, Nancy, for bringing this book to light.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228169948685925962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357900543213693100.post-44925169243870762692010-10-09T10:56:42.207-05:002010-10-09T10:56:42.207-05:00Excellent interview with Amy Bonaccorso, Nancy! I...Excellent interview with Amy Bonaccorso, Nancy! I love Amy's practical and realistic tone. This is one of my favorite parts regarding proper discernment of spouse: "Most Catholic writing suggests that finding a man who is super devout and prayerful will solve every relationship problem. This is simply not true. While women ideally wan...t to share their faith with their spouse, they need to look beyond their checklists and make sure who they are with has a good heart and will be there when times are tough. Unfortunately, just looking for someone who goes to Mass frequently doesn’t offer any guarantees on that front."Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228169948685925962noreply@blogger.com