going into marriage with a clear mind

An interesting study on the effects of oxytocin on mammals.  Makes a good argument against using pre-marital sex as a "test" before marriage.  http://www.oxytocin.org/oxy/wide.html  (This same page has an interesting link for "When Is It Best To Take Crack Cocaine?"  http://www.cocaine.org/)

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (http://ruthinstitute.org/) has written a book on the same subject you might want to check out:  "SMART SEX Finding Life Long Love in a Hook Up World"  http://jennifer-roback-morse.com/pages/catalog.html#

Peoria Diocesan Office of Respect Life & Human Dignity

http://www.cdop.org/pages/EdRespectOffice.aspx
This office serves the Diocese of Peoria by:

Providing consultation and collaboration with parishes, educational and health institutions, the training of pastoral leaders on life issues, and serving as a resource and referral network for specific inquiries.

Introducing prolife issues into catechetical forums for children, adolescents and adults, as well as in ministerial formation studies.

Providing a referral network for individuals seeking assistance in addressing specialized issues within the prolife spectrum.

Serving as a resource for individuals and groups seeking information on church documents, teaching, and related literature.

Standing for the value of every human life by equipping people to develop a God-centered response to issues that threaten human life.

We are guided by the US Bishops' adherence to a consistent ethic of life approach in presenting the fullness of the Church's teaching

The Best Things in Life

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Books
Genre:	Religion & Spirituality
Author:	Peter Kreeft

I'm starting to see a pattern here. Another series of Socratic dialogues leading to the meaning of life.

In Defense of Life

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Books
Genre:	Other
Author:	John Cardinal O'Connor, D.D.

A timeless and clear presentation of the consistent philosophy of life as it relates to just war, the possession and use of nuclear weapons, andconscientious objection.