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b"On this week's show, Fr. Sebastian Walshe, author of the new book\\xa0, offers pastoral thoughts on contemporary marriage and family life. \\xa0 About Fr. Sebastian Walshe: \\xa0 Originally from Pasadena, Fr. Sebastian Walshe is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is the dean of studies for the seminary program. After completing his studies at Thomas Aquinas College in California, he continued studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., receiving a license in Philosophy. Later, he attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy. \\xa0 About\\xa0Understanding Marriage & Family: A Catholic Perspective: \\xa0 In this book Fr. Sebastian explains and defends the traditional understandings of marriage and family so that the goodness and beauty of marriage and family can once again shine forth. In the first part of the book, he clarifies and defends the definitions of marriage and family and contrasts them with the alternative proposals of modern society. Marriage and family are natural and necessary consequences of human nature: thus marriage is not merely a social construct, but something which fulfills the deepest inclinations of human nature. In the second part of the book, he shows how marriage and the relationships within the family are intrinsically and sacramentally related to the principal mysteries of the Catholic faith. In the third part of the book, he shows how family life at both the natural and supernatural levels can be fostered, preserved, and healed. \\xa0 Check out\\xa0\\xa0and find all of our book and movie suggestions at\\xa0\\xa0For Lisa's speaking schedule visit\\xa0. Send your feedback to\\xa0\\xa0or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey."